Are you a blood stem cell donor looking to update your details or contact us? 
There's no one like me. That's why I need you.
Every 28 mins someone in Australia is diagnosed with blood cancer, and for many a stem cell transplant from a complete stranger is their only hope.
We need young Australians like you with the Strength to Give.
Are you aged between 18-35? A simple cheek swab is all it takes to get started, and possibly save the life of a critically-ill blood cancer patient.
Are you aged between 18-35? A simple cheek swab is all it takes to get started, and possibly save the life of a critically-ill blood cancer patient.
Why you should
consider being a donor
Each year, around 1,000 Aussie patients facing life-threatening blood cancer search for a donor. Roughly half of them find their best match within their family, leaving the remainder dependent on volunteer donors. Sadly, our existing group of volunteer donors in AU only helps approximately 70 Australian patients each year. We urgently need more people to sign up!
Younger donors deliver better outcomes for patients, so we desperately need 18–35-year-old Aussies to register and increase the chances of finding the best possible matches for those in need. It’s also critical that we expand the diversity of our donor pool, as patients are more likely to match with someone of the same ethnicity.
The solution is simple: more donors, more matches, more hope.
What do our donors say?
What do you need to know before you sign up?
Stem cell donation is a simple, safe process that can potentially cure an otherwise incurable disease and save a life. How amazing is that!
Before signing up, check out our website to understand more about the donation process, find out what our donors and patients have to say and how we protect your privacy and anonymity.
Just by signing up you are offering hope to thousands of patients in Australia and around the world who are desperately searching for the match that can save their life. So we want to make sure everyone who signs up is committed to being there when needed and we’ll keep in touch with you to stay up to date and eager to help.
Am I guaranteed to donate my stem cells?
Am I guaranteed to donate my stem cells?
Because donations only happen when the patient and donor’s immune systems match at a genetic level, most people who join the registry will never get the phone call asking them to donate.
The odds aren’t super high, but they sure are higher than winning the lottery, and for someone who needs a stem cell transplant, you could be the lottery prize that saves their life.
What happens if I'm a match for someone in need?
What happens if I'm a match for someone in need?
For those who get the call to say they’re a match, donating blood stem cells isn’t a big deal. Most of the time, you’ll have a short course of injections followed by a few hours sitting in a comfy chair while your life-saving cells are filtered out of your blood. We’ll be with you every step of the way, making sure you get the best medical care and all the information you could possibly need.
How do I register using cheek swabs?
How do I register using cheek swabs?
Once you sign up we’ll pop a cheek swab kit in the post for you. Normally we’d expect to have these swabs in your hands – and your cheeks! – within 2 weeks. This kit will tell you exactly how to swab your cheeks and return them to us.
Remember, until we get your swabs back and get them tested*, you aren’t helping patients – so please swab as soon as you get your kit. Once you have swabbed, you need to send them back to us as quickly as you can to protect your sample.
*We only test swabs for your tissue and blood type, as well as whether you have been exposed to cytomegalovirus (CMV) – a common virus that can cause complications in transplant patients.
So, if you are:
- Aged between 18-35 (see why an age limit is necessary)
- Willing to anonymously donate your blood stem cells to anyone in need of a transplant, anywhere in the world
- Generally healthy (we cover this in a bit more detail in the next steps)
- Ready to do this
Let’s Go!
So, if you are:
- Aged between 18-35 (see why an age limit is necessary)
- Willing to anonymously donate your blood stem cells to anyone in need of a transplant, anywhere in the world
- Generally healthy (we cover this in a bit more detail in the next steps)
- Ready to do this
Let’s Go!