Skip Navigation  By joining the registry you are taking the
first step to being the cure for patients with blood cancers
like leukemia and other marrow diseases. It is also a commitment
to take the next step if a patient needs you to donate your
cells for a life-saving bone marrow transplant.  Joining the
registry requires a sample of cells, usually collected by
swabbing the inside of your cheek. We use this sample to compare
specific protein markers, known as human leukocyte antigens
(HLA) with HLA markers of patients who need a bone marrow
transplant.  Doctors search Be The Match Registry® to find
donors with HLA markers that match those of their patients.
These searches happen on behalf of patients every day, so the
most important thing you can do as a registry member is stay
committed.  When a registry member matches a patient, there are
several steps before donating. These steps are meant to ensure
donation is safe for both the donor and the patient.  Once
approved to donate, the patient’s doctor will re