How to help

Current appeals

Every day, patients in need of a stem cell transplant rely on the kindness of strangers to find a matching donor. Unfortunately, many still struggle to find a match. Our appeals platform gives families, friends, and communities a powerful way to raise awareness for their loved ones and encourage new donors to join the registry.

By supporting an appeal, you can help recruit potential stem cell donors, increasing the chances of finding a life-saving match for more patients in need.

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Swab for Cameron

Help Cameron find the life-saving stem cell donor he urgently needs.

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Anna

Anna needs your help to find the donor that could save her life.

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Join the registry for Jett

Jett needs your help to find the match that could change his life.

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Harper

Harper is 13 and needs a lifesaving donor to treat a rare immune condition. Join the stem cell registry and help give Harper hope for a healthy future.

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Seb

Seb is 20 and urgently needs a stem cell donor to treat leukaemia. Join the registry and help give Seb a second chance at life.

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Eden’s Stemcellent Sidekicks

Four-year-old Eden needs your help to find the match that could change his life.

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Simon’s shave for stem cells!

Simon's youngest son recently received his second stem cell transplant. Now, he's on a mission to recruit more stem cell donors.

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Isaac

"Isaac is going great now and receiving the stem cell transplant has been a life saver."

Host a stem cell donor recruitment event

Are you interested in helping more Australians find their life-saving stem cell donor? Hosting a recruitment event is one of the most powerful ways to make a difference.

Whether you’re an individual who wants to help, a business looking to engage your team, or a family searching for a match for a loved one, we’re here to help you run a successful donor drive.

Host a donor recruitment event
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