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South Asian Patients Are Running Out of Time.

For patients with blood cancer, a bone marrow transplant is often their only hope. But for South Asians, the odds of finding a match are <40%. We are a student-led movement dedicated to closing this gap.

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Latest Success

Texas Medical Center Clinic Drive

A huge thank-you to the Texas Medical Center for partnering with us to expand the registry and save lives in the heart of Houston!

Our recent drive at TMC brought together hundreds of potential donors. We're proud to see the community unite for health equity. Swipe through the photos to see the impact.

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Katy Mason Pediatric Clinic Drive
Community Partner

Katy Mason Pediatric Clinic Drive

A big thank-you to Katy Mason Pediatric Clinic for hosting our bone marrow awareness drive and supporting MarrowLink’s mission!

Connecting with local families through pediatric centers allows us to educate parents and young adults about the power of genetic matching.

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Why This Matters

Genetic markers for matching are heavily ethnically linked. South Asian representation in donor registries is critically low.

<40%

Match chance for South Asians

79%

Match chance for White patients

3%

South Asian registry share

What We Do

Closing the gap through three pillars of impact. We partner withNMDP (formerly Be The Match®)to connect potential donors to the national registry.

Educate
Hosting virtual workshops to dispel myths and explain the science of ethnic matching.
Empower
Training student advocates to lead registration drives in their local communities.
Register
Organizing official drives at temples, campuses, and cultural centers nationwide.
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Community Drive Sessions

Want to organize a donor drive but don't know where to start? Join our collaborative Community Drive Sessions. We provide the roadmap, materials, and support you need to turn your community space into a life-saving hub.

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Our Impact So Far

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