Every dollar raised funds a bone marrow donor's registration

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Registering to be a bone marrow donor is free, but it costs DKMS $45 to process each registration. A monetary donation helps DKMS add even more lifesaving donors.

If you would prefer to mail a donation directly to DKMS, send a check to:

DKMS

40 Fulton St., 26th Floor

New York, NY 10038

What does your gift fund?

Your financial gift saves lives

As an international organization fighting against blood cancer, our mission is to give as many patients as possible a second chance at life. To do that, we need to raise funds – it costs $45 to process the registration of every new donor.

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DKMS donors

The world's largest bone marrow donor center

DKMS has registered over 10 million potential donors. Your support ensures that we are able to help 10 million more join the fight against blood cancers.

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DNA helix

Constant optimization and research in our genotyping laboratory

At the DKMS Life Science Lab, we're the world leader in the development and maintenance of systems that simplify and accelerate the search for donors.

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Our engagement in science and research

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Your donation can help save lives

Why should I donate to DKMS?

Your $45 helps to register more potential donors. As a non-government funded organization, we rely solely on contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations to cover these costs and keep registration free for all who are willing to save a life. 100% of all gifts go directly to fund our lifesaving mission.

What is DKMS' nonprofit status?

DKMS is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and a 509(a)(1) public charity. We are exempt from federal income tax and all contributions made to our organization are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. A copy of the IRS letter of determination declaring our tax-exempt status is available upon request and you can click here to see our full financial disclosure.

If I donate money, will I get a receipt/confirmation?

Yes. When you provide a valid email at the time of making a gift, you will receive a digital receipt that you can save or print out for your records. You may also request to receive a receipt via U.S. mail by contacting development@dkms.org or calling 212-209-6760.

Who pays for the stem cell or bone marrow donation?

The patient's insurance generally covers the cost of the donation procedure or related testing or doctor's appointments. There is no cost to the bone marrow donor to donate, nor is there a cost to sign up. DKMS covers any transportation costs that the donor might need to get to the transplant center.

To learn more about what happens when you are a match, visit dkms.org/match.

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You can support DKMS in many ways and give hope to more blood cancer and blood disorder patients.

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