Austin College Donor Drive
Austin College and DKMS are working together to fight against blood cancer and register more blood stem cell and bone marrow donors
By registering as a blood stem cell or bone marrow donor, you will be doing something that may seem simple but it can actually have a HUGE impact:
One that could change someone’s life forever!
Why Register?
Every 27 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with blood cancer. For many, a blood stem cell transplant is their only chance to survive but finding a matching donor can be incredibly difficult. By joining the stem cell registry, you're adding to a global movement where every new donor increases the chances that a patient in need of a blood stem cell transplant finds their lifesaving match.
Why You?
Because you have something unique to offer: Your tissue characteristics could make you the perfect match for someone in need of a stem cell transplant.
Everyone between the ages of 18-55 in general good health, with a BMI under 40, and not already registered can sign up as a potential donor.
There are Two Ways you can Donate
It’s Simple to Save a Life
- Click on “Register now” and fill in the registration form
- Get a free swab kit sent to your home.
- Swab your cheeks, send the swab kit back, and you’re in the registry
A few minutes of your time could one day lead to a call that changes someone’s world.