Donor Advocacy Program

If you’re on the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry, we’re here for you. Our Donor Advocacy Program serves the needs and interests of bone marrow, blood cell or umbilical cord blood donors.

Representing donor rights

• Give informed consent based on clear information at each step of the donation process — see donation FAQs for more information about the donation process.
• Never feel pressured into joining the NMDP Registry or becoming a donor.
• Understand NMDP transplant research goals and give informed consent before blood or cell samples or data are used in research.
• Keep your identity and records confidential. We have strict standards to ensure that donor privacy and confidentiality are protected.

Offering education and assistance

• Provide information about potential complications and help if they occur
• Find answers to donor insurance questions
• Overcome barriers to donation
• Provide assistance and information for paid time off to donate 
• Address issues with donor-recipient contact 

Ensuring donor satisfaction

• Assess donors' satisfaction with their recruitment and donation experience and follow up when changes are needed
• Listen to donor feedback
• Track the types of issues donors report and work to improve our donor-related practices

Contact the Donor Advocacy Program