WHY BECOME A DONOR?
Blood cancer and Thalassemia are words that have the force to unsettle even the strongest and bravest. It is not just the diagnosis of the disease, but also the social perception and lack of awareness about its treatment which makes it difficult for the patient to overcome the disease. A Unrelate Blood Stem Cell Transplant is most often the only cure for such disorders.
A patient only has a 25% chance of finding a donor from within the family. Majority of the patients have to depend on Unrelated Blood Stem Cell Donors. The probability of finding an unrelated matched donor is 1 in 10,000 to 1 in over a Million. You could say that 1 in a Million match is for someone who is gripping on to their life at the edge with hope.
Take the first step. Register yourself as a potential Bone Marrow (or) Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Donor.
PATIENTS WAITING FOR A MATCH
Be the Lifeline for Naja Mariyam !
Naja Mariyam, a delightful 6-year-old from Kasargod, Kerala, is the cherished child of Ramseena and Najumdeen. Since birth, she has been battling thalassemia, a challenging condition that necessitates a blood transfusion every 14 days—a painful process that brings...
Become Atul’s Lifesaver: Gift a Life, Be the Cure by January 2024
Atul Kapur a Punjabi born and brought up in Bangalore is suffering from Leukemia, a form of blood cancer. This IT professional requires to get a bone marrow transplant done by January 2024. His only hope for a cure is to find a matching blood stem cell donor which...
Be the Ray of Hope for Pratik Vakil
43-year old Pratik Vakil, a Gujarati dentist, has been diagnosed with life-threatening Myelodysplastic Syndrome , a form of blood cancer. He is a father of two young children and is in urgent need of a matched blood stem cell donor. You could be the matching donor....
Be the Ray of Hope for Shivam!
7-year-old Shivam Kokane, from Pune, is an incredibly cheerful child who adores outdoor activities. However, enjoying the outdoors has become a challenge for this young boy due to a rare and debilitating condition he faces. Shivam suffers from congenital...
Be the Beacon of Hope for Little Jia : Register as a Blood Stem Cell Donor and Give Jia a Chance at Life
One and half year-old, Jia, is a vivacious and bubbly child from Sriganganagar, Rajasthan who embodies a zest for life. To her doting parents, she's a bundle of joy, and the very apple of their eyes. However, 6 months ago Jia has been diagnosed with thalassemia and...
Register as a Blood Stem Cell Donor for Paada Raju Vundavilli
Meet Paada Raju Vundavilli, a 48-year-old passionate farmer from Rajamundhry, Andhra Pradesh. He has always been deeply involved in experimenting with new crops and showing his unwavering dedication to the agricultural community. However, his life has taken a...
Farshogar Rohinton Contractor needs your support to fight against Acute Myeloid Leukimia.
Farshogar Rohinton Contractor, a spirited 17-year-old, is currently in the 12th standard. However, due to unfortunate circumstances, he won't be able to participate in his board exams this year. Farshogar is bravely fighting against Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a...
Help Gift a Life to Misha and Zoey : Register as a Blood Stem Cell Donor Today!
3-year-old Misha and Zoey Prajapati are two lovely identical twin girls who were diagnosed with Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) at the young age of 7 months. This rare genetic condition has limited their ability to lead a normal life and made them highly...
Register as a Blood Stem Cells Donor and Help Tanush Poddar to fight against Thalassemia
5-year old Tanush Poddar is diagnosed with Thalassemia Major, a blood disorder that requires him to undergo blood transfusions every 15 days that often leaves him drained of energy. Despite his love for school and hot wheels Tanush’s health condition prevents him from...
Aditya needs a matching blood stem cell donor to get back to school
14- year-old Aditya Krishna is a lovable, warm and affectionate child who loves to read books and hang out with friends. A foodie to the core Aditya spends his free time trying out recipes. But now Aditya is finding it difficult to do all that he enjoys best as he...
FAQs
1. What is Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Donor’s registry?
Blood Stem Cell Donors Registry is where one can enroll as a donor. Once a person signs-up as a donor, her/his details are recorded and stored in the database along with HLA typing report. This database is cross-verified periodically by the registry donor follow up team. If Registry receives the search request, then HLA typing is compared with the donor and donation process is taken forward only when 10/10 HLA typing is matched.
2. How to become a potential blood stem cell donor?
You are open to register in any Blood Stem Cell Donors Registry as per your wish, your age has to be between 18 to 50 years. A small contribution of Rs.1800 is collected during the registering with us, this contribution is for HLA tying cost. You will be intimated when you become an only live-saving match, remember you are the only hope for the patient.
3. Who can donate blood stem cell or bone marrow?
Any person between the age of 18-50 years and is not suffering from HIV, Cancer or Bleeding disorder can become a Blood Stem Cell Donor.
4. Are relatives more likely to become a bone marrow match?
There is only a 25% chance that any close relative can match up to the recipient’s requirements.
5. What are the risks behind the bone marrow donation?
Bone marrow donation is done under anesthesia, and hence there’s no pain. However, discomfort or side effects may vary depending on each person. Some people have reported back or hip pain. There are no major side effects reported till date during or after Bone Marrow Donation.
