Become Someone’s Second Chance at Life

By registering as a stem cell donor, you’re joining a global registry of potential lifesavers. You may never be called, but if you are, you could be someone’s only match.

What Does It Mean to Register as a Stem Cell Donor?

Registering is a commitment to be available if you are matched with a patient, possibly days, months or even years from now. It starts with a simple swab of your cheek to capture your tissue type, which is then added to the international donor registry.

If you’re ever identified as a potential match, DKMS Africa will guide and support you through every step of the process. All costs related to donation are covered, and no one is pressured to donate; the decision is always yours.

What You Should Know Before You Register

• Stem cell donations in South Africa today are done through a process similar to donating blood.
• Donors are carefully medically assessed to ensure their safety.
• Being registered means being reachable and willing if contacted.
• Understanding this commitment is essential, registering is more than signing up, it’s saying yes to the possibility of saving a life.

Who Can Register?

You can register if you are:

• Between 17 and 55 years old
• In good general health
• Living in South Africa

Get Involved

Thank you for taking a step to becoming a lifesaver. Your decision today could mean a lifetime for someone else.

Remember, all costs related to the donation process are taken care of by DKMS Africa.