Become a stem cell donor You can make a difference

Register now and give seriously ill people the chance of a future. The more stem cell donors there are, the greater the chance of a successful match. Together, we can make a real difference!

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Your registration can make the difference between life and death

The more stem cell donors there are, the greater the chance of a successful match

Your healthy stem cells can offer a terminally ill patient their last chance to get better. This could be someone from Aruba, or perhaps someone on the other side of the world. As a stem cell donor, you are added to the global database. The chance of you ever being called up is very small. Yet if you are someone's perfect match, you can literally save their life.  

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5 frequently asked questions about stem cell donation

We answer five of the most frequently asked questions about stem cell donation!

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Taliza (26) on living with sickle cell disease and her stem cell transplant

Taliza lived for many years with the consequences of sickle cell disease. Her childhood was marked by pain, hospitalizations, and uncertainty about the future. Thanks to a stem cell transplant from her brother Devon, her life changed forever. In this story, she shares what that period was like and what it means to be given a second chance.

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Viviana on becoming a donor, being a potential match, and the impact of stem cell donation

In 2021, Viviana registered as a stem cell donor, without knowing if anything would ever come of it. Two years later, she unexpectedly received a call informing her that she was a potential match for a patient. In this story, she shares how she experienced the donation process and why she wants to encourage others to register as well.

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