National Marrow Awareness Month
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.