Partnering with DATRI to Save Lives
In today’s purpose-driven world, organizations are in a unique position to spark life-changing impact beyond business goals. One such powerful avenue is supporting patients battling blood cancer and other severe blood disorders — through blood stem cell donation.
While this life-saving concept is still evolving in India, organizations like DATRI, India’s largest unrelated donor registry, have made tremendous strides in bridging the gap between patients in need and potential donors. With the support of corporate partnerships, this mission
Raise Awareness Within the Workforce
The first step is simple but powerful: educate. Many employees are unaware that a cheek swab is all it takes to start their journey as a potential lifesaver. DATRI offers engaging virtual and in-person sessions to explain the science, safety, and emotional reward of blood stem cell donation. These sessions spark curiosity, answer doubts, and often inspire action.
Host Registration Drives with DATRI
Becoming a registered donor is simple — and DATRI ensures the process is smooth and non-invasive. By conducting on-site or virtual registration drives, organizations can give their teams an opportunity to join India’s stem cell registry with minimal effort.
DATRI provides cheek swab kits, educational materials, and end-to-end support. All it takes is a few minutes to potentially save a life through blood stem cell donation.
Include It in CSR & Wellness Programs
Organizations seeking to make a meaningful difference through their CSR initiatives can collaborate with DATRI in impactful and purposeful ways. Companies can contribute CSR funds directly to DATRI to support its mission of fighting blood cancer and other fatal blood disorders. One effective approach is to sponsor HLA typing for their employees, encouraging them to join the donor registry.
It’s important to note that while registering as a donor is voluntary and free for individuals, DATRI incurs the cost of HLA typing — a crucial step in verifying donor compatibility. Once an organization has engaged its employee base, it can continue its support by sponsoring HLA typing for other willing individuals to be added to the registry. This extended contribution ensures a stronger, more diverse donor database and increases the chances of a successful blood stem cell donation.
Celebrate Those Who Step Up
Donor stories are inspiring and deserve to be told. Whether it’s in your newsletter, a digital “Hall of Heroes,” or during monthly town halls — recognizing employee donors encourages a culture
of compassion. It also normalizes conversations around blood stem cell donation and reminds every one of the profound difference one person can make.
By partnering with DATRI, your organization becomes part of a growing movement — one that is changing lives, one swab at a time. Because for someone out there waiting, your involvement in blood stem cell donation might just be the miracle they need.