Your genetic heritage can save a life
As you search for your past, someone else is searching for a future.
Did you know African Americans have more genetic diversity than other races? YOU could be the matching donor a patient needs. You could be the one to save a life.
More than 50% greater genetic diversity
Diversity of African American tissue types compared to European Americans.
Joining is simple, painless and free
Thousands of patients with leukemia and other life-threatening diseases depend on the Be The MatchSM Registry to find a matching marrow donor to save their life.
All it takes to join is a cheek swab. Because of the urgent need for African American donors, the cost of the tissue typing needed to add you to the registry is covered. You have the power to help, the power to heal. Join now.
Learn More
- Myths and facts about donation
- Your commitment when you join
- FAQs about joining the registry
- Be The Match Registry is operated by the National Marrow Donor Program - Who We Are