NMDP Foundation

Want to save someone’s life?   Let’s turn this negative Cancer journey into something positive. I was diagnosed with Leukemia in January.  This after battling Stage 3C breast cancer in 2019.  Leukemia is a much scarier beast however.  Because of a rare gene mutation, a stem cell transplant is my only hope of survival.  I do not have siblings to donate stem cells so Be The Match steps in to build a database from which my donor can hopefully be found.  Most folks don’t even know this organization or desperate need exists.  To get into the database, it’s a simple cotton swab and if you match with someone, it’s similar to giving blood. WHO KNEW???  I didn’t.  

For many who cannot give stem cells, please consider contributing money in my name.  The medical advances to help cure Leukemia is rapidly changing.  A few years ago, my rare gene mutation would have been a death sentence.  Not anymore!!!!  All funds raised will go directly to Be The Match.  

More information about Be The Match Foundation: Be the Match Foundation fundraises to support and advance the life-saving mission of BeThe Match/National Marrow Donor Program. Be The Match mission is to save lives through cellular therapy and successfully serve all patients in need. We fundraise to support increased recruitment of potential marrow donors to the Be The Match Registry, to support donor and patient assistance, and to fund life-saving research to improve outcomes after marrow transplant and save more lives.

Thank you for visiting this page! We have decided to create a fundraiser for Be The Match.

This year Anna's 8-year-old cousin, Ava, was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, a rare bone marrow failure syndrome, causing a compromised immune system and inability to produce blood cells. After many months of doctor visits, hospital stays, and blood transfusions, Ava received a successful bone marrow transplant on July 1 and is recovering well. 

Ava received her life-changing transplant due to her generous matched donor, found through Be The Match, a global leader in bone marrow transplantation. Be The Match connects patients with their donor match for a life-saving bone marrow transplant.

By contributing to this fundraiser, you can help other patients like Ava get connected to bone marrow donors, help with costs of transplant that aren't covered by insurance, and fund innovative research that improves transplant outcomes. Please also consider joining the bone marrow registry at Be The Match to be the cure for patients with blood disorders, blood cancers, immune system disorders and other diseases. 

Thank you!

Anna P. and Michael C.

Hello!! So while we’re all in quarantine I’ve decided to shave my head to raise money for Be The Match and honor my mom who will soon have her last round of chemo followed by a bone marrow transplant. I would love it if some of y’all could support her and those in need of bone marrow by donating to Be The Match. Luckily, her sister is a match for her transplant, but many others have not been as lucky and are still in need. Any amount is appreciated and even if you’re unable to donate please still consider getting swabbed and entering the registry! Please think about supporting this cause and remember to donate blood if you are able during this time as well!

More information about Be The Match Foundation: Be the Match Foundation fundraises to support and advance the life-saving mission of BeThe Match/National Marrow Donor Program. Be The Match mission is to save lives through cellular therapy and successfully serve all patients in need. We fundraise to support increased recruitment of potential marrow donors to the Be The Match Registry, to support donor and patient assistance, and to fund life-saving research to improve outcomes after marrow transplant and save more lives.

Want to join Surge Interest Group in making a difference? We are raising money and bearing our scalps to benefit Be The Match Foundation for our annual philanthropy, Shave-a-Surge. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us, any donation will help make an impact!

More information about Be The Match Foundation: Be the Match Foundation fundraises to support and advance the life-saving mission of BeThe Match/National Marrow Donor Program. Be The Match mission is to save lives through cellular therapy and successfully serve all patients in need. We fundraise to support increased recruitment of potential marrow donors to the Be The Match Registry, to support donor and patient assistance, and to fund life-saving research to improve outcomes after marrow transplant and save more lives.

~GOALS~
$2000 - ?????
$1250 - Top Mystery Goal revealed
$1000 - David Hseih, Gabriel Factora, Quoc Pham*
$750 - Josh Lua + Whisper WAXING Challenge
$500 - Justin Ho + Blindfolded Makeup Challenge
$250 - Group SPICY Ramen

*At $1000 these members will shave their heads on campus together and live-streamed!

When donating, PLEASE mention the name of the member you are contributing to since we all have personal goals we want to reach :)

As my 30th birthday closes in, I can't help but remember a dear friend that didn't get to make it this far. Sarah Menoni lost her battle with cancer just a few months shy of her 30th birthday. So this year, the year she couldn't have, I am pledging to honor Sarah by running 1000 miles in her memory from 8/25/14 to 8/24/15.

Please help me reach my goal of $2000 ($2 per mile) to benefit the Be The Match Foundation. Be The Match helps blood cancer patients receive the lifesaving transplants they need while supporting medical research. You can donate as little as $2 to sponsor a mile or as much as you feel comfortable. All contributions are greatly appreciated and will directly help someone like Sarah.

Thank you for your support!