NMDP Donor Information

Donors must be 18-60 years of age
Total cost to add a member to this life-saving registry is about $100. Please contribute what you can to make it possible for more people to join in the future.
Your generous tax-deductible contribution to Be the Match Foundation will help add more members to the registry, giving more hope for a cure.
Donors must be in good general health
Medical conditions can prevent certain individuals from being a marrow donor
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You cannot be a marrow donor if you have the following:
Condition	Restriction	Exception
Asthma	Dependent on oral steroids or <2 years since major heart attack	Mild asthma & symptoms controlled even if on daily inhaler or non-steroid oral meds
Cancer	All types	Cured melanoma, breast, bladder or cervical in situ; Cured localized basal or squamous skin
Heart	All attacks/surgery. Cornorary artery disease.	Congenital correction
Stroke with Residual Disability	Defer	None
Mitral Valve Prolapse	Require medications or physical restrictions; valve surgery	Asymptomatic
Seizure Convulsion	Seizure in last year; uncontrolled and/or poorly controlled seizure activity
Diabetes	Insulin dependent; take non-insulin injections	Diet controlled or oral meds
Hepatitis	HBsAg or anti HCV	Hep A if >6 months
Obesity	Will be evaluated if become potential donor
Back Problems	Chronic pain or surgery in last 2 years; disc problem or fracture; scoliosis surgery with rods

Generally Acceptable Conditions/Medications:
Conditions	Medications
High Blood Pressure (if controlled)	Blood Pressure Medications
Pregnancy (temporarily deferred)	Birth Control Pills/Hormones
Low Weight	Allergy Medications
Respiratory Infections	Antibiotics
Anemia	Diet Pills/Vitamins/Herbs

For more information, call:

The National Marrow Donor Program: 1-800-MARROW-2
Blood Assurance: 423-756-0966 ext. 159 or 1-800-962-0628 ext. 159
Carla Lewis: 423-752-8468 or marrow@bloodassurance.org
Alta Peden: 423-752-5951 or altaroberson@bloodassurance.org