Reporter Margena Christian discusses the need for more African Americans on the Be The Match Registry through interviews with Imani Cornelius, a searching patient, and Jonathan Nazeer, a marrow donor.

Nadya Dutchin, national account executive for Be The Match, clarified the myth that donation is painful and includes a long recovery, a myth that often keeps donors from joining. There are two ways to donate, but in both cases a donor can usually go home the same day they donate.

The article encourages readers to visit BeTheMatch.org/StepUp to learn more.

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