Donor Testimonials

Donors save lives. Read what some have said of their experience.

I Helped Save a Life

"Knowing that I have given someone a second chance is something that I will cherish forever."

My girlfriend, Laura, and I registered as donors at a drive for a member of our church and within a year and a half we both have had the opportunity to donate life. The experience of being a donor has changed my life. Knowing that I have given someone a second chance is something that I will cherish forever.

I have the Power to Save a Life

"There was never a question of whether or not I wanted to be a donor."

"My friend’s father was diagnosed with leukemia and when I found out that he had the chance of receiving a marrow transplant, I registered as a marrow donor. Prior to this, I didn’t know anything about marrow donation and I was surprised to learn about how easy it is to register and become a donor.

I GAVE LIFE

"I have the easy part. The person who is sick, they have to live with it a long time; they have it a lot harder."

“I registered as a marrow donor about one year ago at the Friends of Forgotten Children drive in Concord, New Hampshire organized by DKMS and Michael Guglielmo, Baby Giovanni’s father. I never thought that I would be called because it is difficult to be found as a match for someone, but when I did I was excited about the possibility of saving someone's life.

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A Hero

"I had the privilege as a donor to prolong another’s life."

“My experience with the DKMS organization was memorable. I had the privilege as a donor to prolong another’s life. DKMS allowed me to feel comfortable from the moment I was informed I was a marrow match to the actual donation. DKMS was extremely professional while organizing the transplant.

"I would not hesitate to do this again."

“Feelings of hope for the recipient and his family made my experience well worthwhile. I would not hestitate to undergo this procedure again.”

Laura Klein
1st Female DKMS Americas Donor and 1st DKMS Americas PBSC donor

I Will Save a Life

"I know I will be a match."

“I know that I will be a match for someone-that I will save a life.”

Lenny McKnight,
1st DKMS Americas Bone Marrow Donor

What If it was Your Child

When I got the call saying I might be a match, it was like fate

“I became a donor after I saw a Myspace page of a little boy who needed a transplant. There I found DKMS. When I got the call saying I might be a match, it was like fate. Every one of us can make a difference.”

James Maguire, Confirmatory Typing match

Big Hero

"A HUGE thank you for helping to make Gage's donor drive in Charlestown a success."

"From the moment I talked to you, I have been amazed and impressed at the support and guidance you provided to help us save Gage."

Melanie Marsden

Share your story with us so we can give inspiration to others in the fight against leukemia and other blood diseases. Happy endings are possible. Tell us yours. Write to us at info@dkmsamericas.org.