We encourage you to review all information carefully to fully grasp the responsibilities and commitments associated with becoming a stem cell donor.
A link to the stem cell donor registration form can be found at the bottom of this page
BECOME A LIFE SAVER TODAY

REGISTER AS A
STEM CELL DONOR

Joining the Regenerative and Cellular Medicine Registry (RCMR) as a stem cell donor is a simple yet impactful way to contribute to life-saving treatments for patients in need. Your registration can make a profound difference.

Join Us in Saving Lives

Simple Steps to Register as a Stem Cell Donor

Becoming a stem cell donor is a straightforward process that can make a profound impact on the lives of patients in need. Follow these simple steps to get started and become a vital part of our mission.

Step 1

Complete the Online Form

Fill out your details in our easy-to-use online registration form to get started on your journey as a donor.
Step 2

Provide a Sample

Receive a kit in the mail. It’s simple—just follow the instructions to collect your sample and send it back to us.
Step 3

Learn Your Registration Status

Once we receive your sample, we’ll notify you of your registration status and whether you are eligible to be a donor.
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Eligibility Criteria

Before registering as a stem cell donor, it's crucial to understand the eligibility criteria to ensure a safe and effective donation process.

Your health and personal circumstances play a significant role in determining whether you can become a donor.

We encourage you to carefully review the following criteria, as they will help ensure the best outcomes for both you and the patients who rely on your generous commitment.
How old do I need to be to register as a blood stem cell donor?

Individuals aged 16 to 60, in overall good health, are eligible to register as blood stem cell donors.

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Those at age 16 can complete the registration process but will be included in the active registry after turning 18.

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The upper age limit aims to safeguard donors' well-being and ensure optimal treatment for patients. Younger donors are often preferred and typically encounter fewer health complications during donation.

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Additionally, advancing age brings higher risks associated with anaesthesia.

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Eligible Health Condition
  • Have an enlarged thyroid or underactive thyroid.
  • Have stable and symptom-free thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (not applicable for Graves' disease).
  • Experience iron-deficiency anaemia that is treatable with iron supplements.
  • Suffer from hay fever, mild asthma, or food allergies.
  • Have had basalioma or cervical carcinoma in situ, provided they have been fully removed.
  • Experience unipolar depression or mild depression without any limitations in daily life and have had no previous manic episodes.
  • Have high blood pressure that is stable and well-controlled.
Ineligible Health Conditions
  1. Severe heart, lung, or kidney diseases
  2. Severe illnesses of the central nervous system
  3. Severe mental health conditions
  4. Severe metabolic diseases
  5. Addictions: alcohol, drugs, tablets
  6. Severe tropical infectious diseases
  7. Infectious diseases like HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, syphilis
  8. Systemic autoimmune diseases or other severe chronic illnesses, e.g., diabetes or rheumatism
  9. Cancer, including previous cancer diagnosis.
  10. Diseases of the haematopoietic system (blood disorders).
Why does RCMR encourage people from different ethnicities to sign up as potential donors?
RCMR encourages individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds to sign up because tissue characteristics, including blood stem cell compatibility, can vary significantly among different ethnic groups.

Having a diverse pool of potential donors increases the chances of finding suitable matches for patients in need of transplants.

By registering with RCMR and providing information about your ethnic background, you contribute to the creation of a more comprehensive database of potential donors.

This database enables doctors to locate compatible donors more efficiently, potentially saving lives through faster matching processes.
How can one become a donor?
Registering with our donor organization and potentially becoming a donor is a straightforward and altruistic deed.

By joining, you might just be the crucial match a patient requires.

The process of donation typically entails retrieving stem cells either from your bloodstream or pelvis.

Generally, individuals aged between 18 and 60 are eligible, specific weight requirements and health assessments need to be met.
Donation Safety
At RCMR, prioritizing safety is paramount for both donors and patients.

The bone marrow donation process is deemed safe, with risks comparable to those of undergoing general anaesthesia.

Minor side effects, such as nausea or bruising, can be effectively managed with over-the-counter medication.

The peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donation, a well-established and safe procedure, involves daily injections to stimulate stem cell production.

Serious complications are rare, affecting less than 1% of donors.

Donors undergo thorough health monitoring, and thus far, no long-term complications have been associated with the procedure.

Ready to become a stem cell donor?

Taking the step to register as a stem cell donor is a powerful choice that can change lives.

By joining our registry, you are becoming part of a compassionate community committed to providing hope to patients in need.

Your registration not only gives patients a chance at life but also inspires others to make a difference.

Don't wait any longer—take action today and help us bridge the gap for those seeking a perfect match!

TAKE ME TO THE STEM CELL DONOR REGISTRATION FORM