09/04/2026
Only about 30% of patients who need a blood stem cell or marrow transplant find a matching donor within their family. The other 70% depend on an unrelated volunteer donor from the registry.
For some people living with , a transplant can replace the cells producing abnormal hemoglobin with healthy blood-forming stem cells. Oliviaโs transplant was made possible when Brandon was identified as her matching marrow donor.
During , we recognize every donor who answers the call and every collection team helping patients move closer to a healthier future. ๐ Join the Gift of Life Marrow Registry at www.giftoflife.org.