DKMS Foundation NPC

With a mission rooted in hope and driven by science, we work to build an ethnically diverse registry of blood stem cell donors, increase public awareness, and support patients throughout their treatment journey. Our commitment spans across continents and communities because every patient deserves a match, and every match starts with a potential lifesaver.

Every 27 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with blood cancer. For many patients, a stem cell transplant is their only hope of survival, but finding a matching donor can be incredibly difficult, especially for patients of African descent. From day one of diagnosis, we stand with patients and their loved ones, offering support and hope.

By organising donor registration events and community-driven donor drives, we empower families and communities to play an active role in saving lives.

What we do:

• We educate the public about blood cancer, blood disorders, and available treatments, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about stem cell donation.
• We actively recruit diverse stem cell donors to increase the chances of finding matches and provide patients with a life-saving second chance.
• We partner with communities, schools, universities, and businesses to host impactful donor registration events, making it easier for people to register as potential lifesavers.
• We raise funds to support our efforts in increasing the size, diversity, and global reach of the stem cell donor registry, ensuring all patients have access to the best possible chance of a match.
• We invest in groundbreaking research and utilise cutting-edge laboratory technology to enhance blood cancer treatments and improve outcomes for patients.
• We maintain a close relationship with donors from their registration through to the donation process, providing guidance and support every step of the way.
• From diagnosis to recovery, we support blood cancer and blood disorder patients and their families, providing them with resources, and hope.