In partnership with NMDP, the National Marrow Donor Program, Phi Theta Kappa’s blood stem cell and bone marrow donor registry drive continues through today, Oct. 2. Just a simple cheek swab can add someone to the national registry and potentially save a life!
Every year, 18,000 patients are diagnosed with life-threatening blood cancers or other blood disorders that could be cured or treated with a blood stem cell transplant. 70% don’t have a fully matched donor in their family.
Potential donors should be:
- Between the ages of 18 and 40
- A resident of the United States or one of its territories or freely associated states
- Able to meet medical guidelines, which will be determined through a brief, private survey
The drive is being held in A. Lincoln Commons today, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please encourage your students to register or register yourself. The process takes only about 10 minutes.
Learn more on the NMDP website.