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This National Marrow Awareness Month, join the fight to save lives by registering as a bone marrow donor and spreading awareness about the importance of donation.
Get ready to spread awareness and save lives this November 1, as we recognize National Marrow Awareness Month! This month-long observance was established in 1990 to educate the public about the importance of bone marrow donation and transplantation. Did you know that every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukemia or lymphoma, and a bone marrow transplant may be their only hope for survival? By raising awareness and registering as donors, we can help give hope to those in need. So let's join together and make a difference this National Marrow Awareness Month!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Successful Transplant</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first successful bone marrow transplant is performed by Dr. E Donnall Thomas in New York on a leukemia patient.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1974</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stem Cell Discovery</div><div class='timeline-text'>Scientists discover that blood stem cells (HSCs) are the cornerstone of bone marrow transplants, stimulating growth of new marrow.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of NMDP</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) was established to improve access and donor matches for patients needing transplants.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Marrow Awareness Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>November is officially recognized as National Marrow Awareness Month, signifying nationwide efforts towards education and donor registration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Umbilical Cord Blood</div><div class='timeline-text'>The NMDP starts to collect umbilical cord blood as an additional source for transplants, expanding potential treatment options.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Be The Match</div><div class='timeline-text'>The NMDP launches the "Be The Match" campaign to build a diverse marrow registry and connect more patients to life-saving donors.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself and others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use this month to learn more about bone marrow donation and the impact it can have on someone's life. Share your knowledge with friends and family to spread awareness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a donor registration drive</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Partner with local organizations and hospitals to host a donor registration drive. This is a great way to get more people signed up to potentially save lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Wear orange for marrow awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread awareness by wearing orange, the official color of marrow awareness, throughout the month. You can also hand out orange ribbons or other items to those you encounter to start conversations about bone marrow donation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a fundraiser for a marrow-related charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a fundraiser for a charity that supports bone marrow patients and their families. This can be anything from a bake sale to a charity run, and it's a great way to raise funds and awareness for the cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share stories of transplant recipients</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>During National Marrow Awareness Month, share inspiring stories of those who have received life-saving bone marrow transplants. This can help motivate others to become donors and spread hope to those currently awaiting transplants.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>To raise awareness for a life-saving procedure</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Marrow Awareness Month brings attention to the need for bone marrow donors. Every year, thousands of patients with serious blood disorders and cancers such as leukemia or lymphoma require a bone marrow transplant as their best or only hope for survival. By raising awareness, more potential donors can be added to the registry and potentially save lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>To honor and support those fighting diseases</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Marrow Awareness Month also serves as a way to show support and solidarity for those currently battling these diseases. It is a time to celebrate survivors and remember those who have lost their lives in the fight against blood cancer.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>To educate people on becoming donors</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Many people are not aware that they can become bone marrow donors, or they do not know how simple it is to join the donor registry. National Marrow Awareness Month provides the opportunity to educate people on the importance of donating and how they can become potential donors themselves.</p></div></div>
National Marrow Awareness Month is celebrated on November 1 every year. In 2024, National Marrow Awareness Month will occur on a Friday.
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