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Team DKMS raises over $41K at NYC Marathon

Team DKMS raises over $41K at NYC Marathon

Team DKMS raises over $41K at NYC Marathon
Raising awareness for Hispanic and LatinX bone marrow donors

Raising awareness for Hispanic and LatinX bone marrow donors

Raising awareness for Hispanic and LatinX bone marrow donors
“If you can’t change your own life, there’s always someone else’s.” - Aisha

“If you can’t change your own life, there’s always someone else’s.” - Aisha

“If you can’t change your own life, there’s always someone else’s.” - Aisha
DKMS Awards Grants for College Donor Drives

DKMS Awards Grants for College Donor Drives

DKMS Awards Grants for College Donor Drives
Start your virtual donor drive today!

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Start your virtual donor drive today!

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Start your virtual donor drive today!

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Please help my dad beat blood cancer

Please help my dad beat blood cancer

Please help my dad beat blood cancer
New college program inspires leaders

New college program inspires leaders

New college program inspires leaders
DKMS receives $25k grant from Love Your Melon

DKMS receives $25k grant from Love Your Melon

DKMS receives $25k grant from Love Your Melon
Host a Drive

Host a Drive

Host a Drive

Did you know?

Every 3 minutes, an American is diagnosed with a blood cancer.

Every 3 minutes, an American is diagnosed with a blood cancer.

Every 3 minutes, an American is diagnosed with a blood cancer.

1 in 3 Finds a Donor in the Family

1 in 3 Finds a Donor in the Family

Only 30% of all patients are able to find a compatible bone marrow donor in their family.

We are making a difference

Registered Donors Worldwide

9,601,738

Bone Marrow Donations Worldwide

80,847

Bone Marrow Donations

Registered Donors in the U. S.

1,077,142

We can save more lives

Register as a Donor

Sign up online. Swab at home. Return your swabs to get on the lifesaver list.

Make a Gift

With $45 you can help DKMS register new bone marrow donors. 100% of any gift will help fund the lifesaving mission of DKMS.

Other Ways to Help Learn more

There are so many other ways to support our lifesaving efforts.

Latest articles

6 Things Every Donor Should Have the Day of Blood Stem Cell Donation

Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) donation is a non-surgical, outpatient procedure that collects blood stem cells via the bloodstream. It’s also the procedure that is called for in 75 percent of the donations. These same blood-forming cells found in bone marrow are also found in the circulating (peripheral) blood.

The whole procedure takes about 4-8 hours on one or sometimes two consecutive days.

Here are six things you will need for the day of your donation.

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Q and A with New DKMS US CEO, John Spinnato

In September, DKMS US welcomed new CEO John Spinnato. He brings energy, experience, and incredible enthusiasm for his new role. Let’s get to know him!

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Dallas High School to Be Honored for Their Fight Against Blood Cancer

The Parish Episcopal School has been leading the charge in the fight against blood cancers and disorders in Dallas for 10 years. By hosting drives and fundraisers, the school has put becoming a registered donor on the map. At the annual DKMS Awards breakfast in Dallas on November 21st, the school will be honored with the Community Partner Award in recognition of their commitment to the DKMS mission.

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