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When you join the Be The Match Registry^SM, you become part of every patient's search for a bone marrow donor. You could be the one to save a life.

It's easy to join the Be The Match Registry:

1.	Confirm you meet basic registry guidelines.
2.	Complete the online form and order your registration kit. When you join, please also consider making a financial contribution so more people can join in the future.
3.	Follow the instructions in your kit to collect a swab of cheek cells and return the kit.

Note: If you were given a promo code, be sure to enter it in the Promo Code field. The promo code is tied to funding given by contributors to help cover donor registration costs.

Step 1. Confirm you meet basic registry guidelines

Please check the boxes below to confirm you meet Be The Match Registry guidelines. You need to meet all the guidelines and check all the boxes to go on to the next step.

	Age: I am between the ages of 18 and 60.
	Health: I am in overall good health and meet medical guidelines.
	Commitment: I am willing to donate to any patient in need and I understand the donation process — for more information, see Understanding Your Commitment.
	I live in the United States or Puerto Rico: If you live outside the United States or Puerto Rico, please contact a donor center in the country where you live.
	I am not in the U.S. military: If you are in the U.S. military, please contact the C.W. Bill Young Marrow Donor Center in Kensington, Md., to join the Registry.
	I have not already joined: Be The Match Registry is the new name for the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry. Whether you joined the NMDP Registry or Be The Match Registry, in person or online, you are part of the same registry. If you have already given a blood sample or cheek cell sample to be tested for the registry, you do not need to join again. If you're not sure whether you've already joined, you can call us at 1 (800) MARROW-2 (1-800-627-7692).

Still Have Questions?

See FAQs about Joining the Registry or call us at 1 (800) MARROW-2 (1-800-627-7692).