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Help us register 5,000 Black Canadians ages 17-35 and increase the donor pool in the Canadian national stem cell registry and give hope to Black patients with leukemia and other blood disorders & are in need of a stem cell transplant.​

Here's How
It's Easy & Painless
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Know The Facts

Understanding The Ethnic Disparities In The Canada Stem Cell Registry.

80%

Chance a donor will be
not be found

25

black patients currently waiting for a stem cell transplant

1.87%

black donors currently registered in the Canadian Stem Cell Registry

64.4%

white donors currently registered in the Canadian Stem Cell Registry

Your Swab Can Save A Black Life

Ethnicity Matters

Ethnicity plays a crucial role in the success of stem cell transplants. The more diverse Canada’s national stem cell registry, the more likely it is that a matching donor will be found for patients of all ethnicities.

The Canada Blood Services Stem Cell Registry
Ethnic Composition, February 2024

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Inspiring Stories of Blood Cancer Survivors

Dawn | Stem Cell Transplant Survivor | DonorDrive4Dorothy

"...thankfully I was fortunate to find a generous stranger in Europe who saved my life, a name I don't know. Someone I have never met, a hero..."

Dawn's story. A journey of resilience, courage, and the power of a stem cell transplant.

Watch Dawn's story

Register Today to
SAVE a Life!

If you are Black & between the ages 17-35,
join the Canada Blood Services Stem Cell Registry in 3 Easy Steps...

1

Step 1

Check
Eligibility

Answer a series of health related questions before moving ahead to register.

2

Step 2

Register
Online

Follow a series of steps to create a stem cell registry profile.

3

Step 3

Swab &
Send

Once you have your cheek swab kit, follow the instructional steps in the kit then return your sample in the postage paid envelope.

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CHEEK SWAB PROCEDURE

It's Easy & Painless

Swab A, B, C & D | DonorDrive4Dorothy, Stem Cell Donation
Swab 20-30 seconds against the inner surface of your cheek | DonorDrive4Dorothy, Stem Cell Donor
Pack swab samples in return postage paid envelope | DonorDrive4Dorothy, Stem Cell Donor
Swab A, B, C & D | DonorDrive4Dorothy, Stem Cell Donation

Remove Swab A from it's package. Do not allow the swab to touch any surfaces prior to collection.

We recommend that you do not eat for at least 30 minutes before swabbing.

Swab 20-30 seconds against the inner surface of your cheek | DonorDrive4Dorothy, Stem Cell Donor

Open your mouth and brush the swab as shown in the buccal collection procedure pamphlet

Swallow before using each swab.

Brush the cotton surface for 20-30 seconds against the inner surface of your cheek.

Use the same force as when you are brushing your teeth.

Pack swab samples in return postage paid envelope | DonorDrive4Dorothy, Stem Cell Donor

Repeat the steps for Swabs B, C, D. Close the cardboard holder to cover all 4 collected swab samples and insert them into the addressed prepaid postage envelope.

Seal & send.

FAQ

Stem cells are immature cells that have the ability to develop into many different types of cells in the body. They can be found in bone marrow and blood.

Stem cell donation is the process of giving stem cells from the bloodstream or bone marrow to a person in need of a transplant.

Most healthy adults between the ages of 17 and 35 can donate stem cells. However, certain medical conditions and medications can disqualify someone from being a donor.

The stem cell donation process is not painful.

You Could Save a Life

Make a difference in the lives of Black patients with blood cancer and are in need of a stem cell transplant.

Join the stem cell registry

Between the ages of 17 and 35

First Stem Cell Donor Charity for Black Patients with Blood Cancer

DonorDrive4Dorothy is the first Black-led Canadian charity that addresses the under-representation of Black stem cell donors in Canada. Our mission is to support, care for and help save the lives of Black patients with leukemia and other blood disorders by increasing the Black donor pool in The Canada Blood Services Stem Cell Registry.

46+
Patient Financially Gifted
9
Dedicated Directors
15+
Volunteers
800+
Added Black Potential Donors
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