Stories and impact
Transplant stories
Patients are the heart of what we do at NMDPSM. Their journeys are long and filled with challenges and their resilience fuels our vision to create a world where every patient can receive their life-saving cell therapy.
Ashlee's journey of emotional healing after transplant
After her blood stem cell transplant, Ashlee experienced the challenge of overcoming the emotional impacts of transplant. She found the support she needed through NMDP.Give Cayden the gift of possibility
Leukemia has taken a lot from this 7-year-old—but not his fighting spirit. You could be the match that saves his life.Help Rhyder find a life-saving blood stem cell donor
Searching patient Rhyder, known for his “aloha spirit,” got support from hundreds who came to BYU-Hawaii for a donor drive.
Donation stories
There’s so much power that a single blood stem cell donation can make for a patient. While a donation can be a life-saving gift for the patient, it’s often a life-changing experience for the donor as well. Our donors are essential to what we do.
The importance of saying “yes” to donate blood stem cells
Jeremiah's childhood dream of being a hero took a real-life turn when he faced the decision to donate blood stem cells.A simple swab launched Natalie's donor journey
A registry recruitment event led Natalie to an unexpected act of compassion, transforming her life—and someone else's.The Cowboy Ninja Warrior commits a life-saving act
Lance Pekus took on his toughest challenge yet: saving a life through blood stem cell donation.
Supporting the movement
This work wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated supporters. From fundraising to help patients with uninsured costs, to giving financial gifts that fund research and diversify the NMDP RegistrySM to legislative advocacy fighting for patients—our supporters help push the boundaries of what’s possible.
From the NFL to NMDP: Meet Jennifer and Colton
Blood cancer tried to sideline her cheerleading dreams, but a transplant helped her defeat it, and now she’s giving back.How Eboni's search for purpose helps NMDP save lives
What started with a simple online search became an incredible commitment to patients who need a blood stem cell transplant.On love, loss and the gift of time: Jack and Mary’s story
Jack lost his beloved wife, Mary, to MDS, so he ran in her honor to raise funds for NMDP and help others going through transplant.
Research and innovation
We conduct research through our research program, CIBMTR® (Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research®), in collaboration with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Our research and innovation efforts are removing barriers so more patients can receive their life-saving cell therapy.
Donor for All research gave Amelia the chance for a cure
Amelia's chances of finding a fully matched donor were next to impossible. Through a clinical trial supported by the Donor for All initiative, she found a new path to a cure.The ACCESS clinical trial gave Johanna a second chance at life
Johanna didn’t have a fully matched donor on the NMDP Registry. She enrolled in an NMDP-sponsored clinical trial that's part of Donor for All. That breakthrough research saved her life.Should the youngest blood stem cell donor be the top choice?
Results from a recent study reveal surprising insights into donor age and patient outcomes. Could expanding age criteria improve survival rates?