There’s
strength
in numbers

More people. More matches. More hope.

There’s No One Like Me

That’s why we need you.

Why you should consider being a donor

Every 28 minutes someone in Australia is diagnosed with blood cancer, and for many a blood stem cell transplant from a complete stranger is their only hope.

We need young Australians like you with the Strength to Give.

Every year, around 1,000 Aussies actively seek donors, but only half discover a match within their family. The rest need volunteer donors.

Currently, our current pool of Australian volunteer donors only donates to around 70 Aussie patients each year. Urgently, we need more Australians to step up and sign up – a simple process via swab!

Especially, we are calling young men to step forward. Studies show that a patient’s chances of survival decrease by 3% every decade of the donor’s age, making younger donors crucial. Clinicians particularly favour male donors.

Diversity is key. Patients are more likely to find a match with donors of similar ethnicity, and unfortunately, those from non-European backgrounds often face challenges in finding suitable donors.

Did you know overseas donors provide four times more donations to Aussie patients than Australian donors? Let’s step up and meet our community’s needs. Be a hero — sign up today for your swab kit and make a difference!

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Courtney

I was back to the gym the next day and back to work the next day, it really doesn’t take too much of a toll on your body. If you are able to donate look into it, do your research, find out why it’s important and then sign up. 110 percent I would do it again in a heartbeat. 

Blood Stem Cell Donor

Sophie

I don’t think words can convey the gratitude and love I have for my donor. I carry them in my thoughts with me every day. Blood cancer almost snatched my life away from me but my donor gave it back. If you’re thinking about joining the Registry and becoming a donor, please do!

Blood Stem Cell Recipient

Ben

I’ve always wanted to help other people in any way I can. I’m currently an organ donor, but despite being in a happy, loving, long-term relationship, being a same-sex one, I am restricted from donating blood. I was thrilled to learn that your sexuality makes zero difference to whether you can be a blood stem cell donor or not.

Blood Stem Cell Donor

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