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Did you know that 70% of people who need a bone marrow transplant won’t find a match within their own family and must rely on the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry to find a matching donor?
Did you know that it costs money to join the National Marrow Registry? It costs approximately $52 per person to pay for tissue typing fees to get added to the Registry!
Did you know that there is a critical shortage of minority donors on the National Marrow Registry?
DRIVING FOR DONORS began in 2007 as a nationwide event where my family and I traveled around the country in a special “Donormobile” . We worked work with The National Marrow Donor Program, The Marrow Foundation, law enforcement departments, local donor centers and businesses and the media to host successful donor drives in over 30 major cities! My original goal was to add 2007 new donors to the National Marrow Registry in 2007 but we surpassed that goal and added over 6500 donors in 2007! We raised over $100,000 for tissue typing fees and drive expenses by selling advertising on my bald head!
DRIVING FOR DONORS generated so much international interest that we plan on making DRIVING FOR DONORS 2008 an INTERNATIONAL TOUR! Tour locations and events are currently being planned and we really need your help! help Please contact us to see how you can help support DRIVING FOR DONORS or to host a DRIVING FOR DONORS 2008 event in your area!
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Although this is a fun event, there is nothing fun about not being able to find a bone marrow match to save your life.
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That’s the question abuzz in the medical community as doctors around the globe discuss a bone marrow transplant that is said to have cured the patient of AIDS.
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Every day, more than 6,000 patients search the NMDP Registry for a lifesaving donor. Seventy percent of patients will not find a match within their family, and
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Join PAT in the Fight against Leukemia. YOU can be the ONE to help save a life.
What is my commitment if I register?
If you register as a potential marrow donor, you make a voluntary commitment...- Posted on 09.08.08
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World Health Day 2009 focuses on the resilience and safety of health facilities and the health workers who treat those affected by emergencies. Events around the world will highlight successes, advocate for safe facility design and construction, and build momentum for widespread emergency prepare...
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Joanna Scott donated to Driving For Donors
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There aren't enough donors-that's where pigs come in. Please support http://www.thepoint.com/campaigns/safe-pigs-to-help-cure-diabetes and help cure Diabetes!!