BLACK DONORS
SAVE LIVES
Black patients face disparities in accessing stem cell donors
due to underrepresentation in stem cell registries.
About us
Black Donors Save Lives
Black Donors Save Lives is a federal nonprofit organization that works to address racial disparity in blood, stem cell, and organ and tissue donor pools impacting patients from African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities.
Advocacy and Policy
We partner with ACB communities to address donation inequities, promote health equity in policies, and dismantle structural barriers.
Education and Training
We train healthcare professionals and students to recognize and address racial disparities in donor pools and barriers affecting ACB communities.
Community Engagement
We run donor recruitment campaigns with Black groups to overcome barriers and engage ACB people, ensuring they have access to optimal donation products.
Black Patients Face Disparities In Access To Stem Cell Donors
Patients with blood cancers may require a stem cell transplantation as part of their treatment. Patients are more likely to find a match from within their own ancestral group, but Black donors are underrepresented on Canadian and global stem cell registries.
The percentage likelihood of finding a matched donor.
Ethnic composition of the Canadian stem cell registry
There is a need for Black individuals between the ages of 17-35 to register as stem cell donors
HOW TO DONATE STEM CELLS
STEP 1
Swab your cheeks and join the Stem cell registry.
STEP 2
Wait to be matched with a patient anywhere in the world.
STEP 3
Donate your Stem Cell and Save a life !
Heartfelt Stories of Giving and Receiving
Explore inspiring stories of generosity and transformation. Meet the donors whose kindness changes lives and the recipients whose journeys reflect hope and gratitude. Celebrate the powerful connections and lasting impact of giving.
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