Early diagnosis of graft-vs-host disease in transplant patients is critical for treatment. Many patients are successfully treated for this disorder, which usually occurs soon after transplant. ⬇

Cord blood can be donated without any risk to the mother or baby after birth. Stem cells from cord blood can potentially save a patient’s life. Hear from Howie, who was the first adult double cord blood transplant recipient from Oklahoma. pulse.ly/a8falefhea

It never gets old seeing transplant recipients meet their donors! 💙💚 "Meeting the person who saved my child's life was one of the most overwhelming feelings I've ever felt." -Arlie's mom, Lisa Let's create the power of possibilities for more patients: ms.spr.ly/6018dvEve

Have you heard Marc's story? He said "absolutely" when asked to donate blood stem cells to a young boy, Zeke, in need of a life-saving transplant. Zeke's family is thankful Marc joined the #BeTheMatch Registry. And so are we! 💙💚 Read more here: ms.spr.ly/6013d9niV

When a patient receives a blood stem cell or bone marrow donation from their best matched donor, they have higher odds of experiencing a successful treatment and avoiding graft-versus-host disease. 💚💙

We can make change together! Join the NMDP/@BeTheMatch network to speak up for potentially life-saving policy changes that reduce barriers and increase access for blood cancer and blood disease patients. 👇🌟✨ pulse.ly/bw2syvpqom

Let's show some love to the 27 Tour de TC cyclists who rode in multi-day events across the country this year, giving hope to patients on their transplant journey and raising critical funds! They visited 15 transplant centers and raised $129,000+! 🚴‍♂️💙🚴‍♀️ ms.spr.ly/6016dxUSq

This #FollowFriday, we’re celebrating FamCaregiverAlliance and Caregiver.org! They serve family caregivers with care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs and more. Check them out! 📲✨

Have you heard how the #BeTheMatch Registry got started? This #MarrowAwarenessMonth, take a moment to hear the inspiring story of how the registry was born out of the love of a child. 💙💚 🖥️ Watch the full story here: youtu.be/iIZtCK1OQRY

Patients might forgo a transplant if they do not have the resources to hire a caregiver or have someone in their life who can fulfill the demanding role. Serving as a caregiver is a huge responsibility and sacrifice. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6019dQKzl👇💚💙

Ben, a social worker with NMDP, has more to share about how important caregivers are to the transplant process!

Bone marrow and blood stem cell transplant patients need 24/7 support for the first 100 days after treatment. Lack of access to this kind of caregiver can be a huge barrier to transplant. Supporting caregivers makes transplant possible. 💚💙

Congress is actively determining appropriation funding for the C.W. Bill Young Transplant program (our National Marrow Donor Program). Join me in asking your Senators and Representatives to support a $33 million budget to continue saving lives! #Bethematch#@BTMPublicPolicy

Want to be like Aquaman? Jason Momoa is spreading the word to help patients like Rhyder—who's battling a rare disease called #HLH—find their life-saving blood stem cell donors. YOU can help too! RT or join the registry to give Rhyder a chance at a cure 👉 ms.spr.ly/6013eIIN1

Be the Match Day of Action: Support blood cancer and blood disease patients today! @BTMPublicPolicy votervoice.net/Shares/BmB3gAm…

🥹 Break out the tissues and watch the heartwarming moment when Vickie got to meet her life-saving blood stem cell donor, Carson, for the first time. The two now share a life-long bond and Vickie considers herself Carson's adopted grandma. 💙

Every year, thousands of patients like Hilary are diagnosed with life-threatening blood cancers. During #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth, @BTMPublicPolicy emphasizes the importance of supporting patients as we work to #ProtectDonorJobs through the Life Saving Leave Act .

How amazing is this? Gary overcame #leukemia and will get to attend his daughter's wedding next month, all thanks to his life-saving donor, Alex. Join us in celebrating selfless heroes like Alex this Saturday for World WMDD! 💙💚 bit.ly/46310ZF #WMDD23

🗣️ Help us shape Congress' upcoming decision on #BeTheMatch Registry funding! YOU can advocate for timely and equitable access to life-saving blood stem cell transplants by signing our petition. Every voice counts 👉 bit.ly/48d2bro

It only takes 40 hours to change a patient’s life forever. The Life Saving Leave Act would allow blood cancer and blood disease patients greater access to the life-saving cells they need. 💚💙 Learn how you can save a life ➡️bit.ly/3PFluRA