National Marrow Donor Program
Your genetic heritage can save a life  


As you search for your past, someone else is searching for a future.  


Did you know African Americans have more genetic diversity than other races? That means YOU could be the match that saves a life.  Join

More than 50% greater genetic diversity

African American tissue types are 50% more diverse than European Americans


Diversity of African American tissue types compared to European Americans

 

Joining is simple, painless and free

Each year 10,000 Americans are diagnosed with a life-threatening blood disease and have no donor among their family who can give them a chance for a cure. The National Marrow Donor Program is there, providing the world's largest, most diverse Registry of potential marrow donors and umbilical cord blood.

 

All it takes to join the Registry is a cheek swab. Because of the urgent need for African American donors, the cost of the tissue typing needed to add you to the Registry is covered. Join Now

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