When you join the national bone marrow donor registry, called Be The Match®, you make a commitment to:
- Be listed on the registry until your 61st birthday, unless you ask to be removed
- Consider donating to any searching patient who matches you
- Keep Be the Match® updated if:
- your address changes
- you have significant health changes
- you change your mind about being a donor
Respond quickly if you are contacted as a potential match for a patient
You certainly have the right to change your mind about being a donor at any time. Donating is always voluntary and we understand that it’s an important decision for you. If you decide you no longer wish to donate, contact Be the Match® right away. That way, Be the Match® can search for another donor without dangerous delays for the patient.