Why Your Help is Urgently Needed
Every year, thousands of patients are in desperate search of a bone marrow match. For the South Asian community, this search is often a race against time with daunting odds.
Patients are most likely to find a matching donor in someone who shares their ethnic background. Unfortunately, South Asians are severely underrepresented in global registries, making it incredibly difficult for them to find a match.
For many South Asian patients, the odds of finding a compatible donor can be as low as 1 in 20,000. Increasing the number of registered donors from this community directly improves these odds and saves lives.
For patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, a bone marrow transplant is often their only hope for a cure. By registering, you become a potential lifesaver, ready to offer a second chance at life.
A Simple Swab, A Lifetime of Impact
Joining the registry is a simple, painless process that starts with a cheek swab. You are only contacted if you are identified as a potential match for a patient. The donation process itself is safe and, in most cases, similar to donating blood plasma. Your small commitment can make an immeasurable difference to a family in need.