Alfredo believes there is a match out there
It could be you. Register to become a blood stem cell donor today to give Alfredo another chance at life.
searching patient
Rare genetic disease
Alfredo has experienced more pain as a child than some face in a lifetime.
Alfredo’s rare blood disease has greatly impacted his quality of life, but a blood stem cell transplant could change all of that forever.
Here's how you can help:
Register online.
Answer simple questions about your medical history to make sure you meet health guidelines.
Wait for test kit.
Receive a cheek swab kit by mail in about 3–7 business days.
Swab cheek. Return kit.
Your sample will be tested and your genetic type will be added to the NMDP Registry.
Stay committed. Be patient.
Because of the genetic complexity of matching donors to patients, it could be several months or many years before you’re matched to a patient.
Say "yes" when asked to donate.
Patients and their families are counting on you to keep your promise to donate if needed. You could be someone’s only hope for a cure.
searching patient
Rare genetic disease
Alfredo’s mom
Alfredo spent the first three years of his life in and out of hospitals before he was finally diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, IL 10 receptor deficiency. This disease, which affects fewer than 100 people in the United States, leads to a compromised immune system and debilitating pain.
For the past six years, Alfredo and his family have been searching for a blood stem cell donor who matches his Mexican ancestry.
A donor could make a world of difference for Alfredo, giving him a pain-free life and a chance to enjoy his childhood.
Despite his constant pain, Alfredo has a positive spirit and a magnetic personality. He has dreams of being a basketball player or a professional wrestler, but these dreams won’t come to fruition without a blood stem cell transplant. Alfredo believes there is a donor match out there, and it could be you.
About NMDPSM
At NMDP SM, we believe each of us holds the key to curing blood cancers and disorders. As a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy, NMDP creates essential connections between researchers and supporters to inspire action and accelerate innovation to find life-saving cures. With the help of blood stem cell donors from the world’s most diverse registry and our extensive network of transplant partners, physicians and caregivers, we’re expanding access to treatment so that every patient can receive their life-saving cell therapy. NMDP. Find cures. Save lives.