Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association. Someone is looking for a needle in a haystack... you might be the needle!

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I Joined The Registry...

If you have joined the Bone Marrow Registry add yourself to the "I Joined" list and let others know you have made a difference.

Click here to sign the
"I Joined" guestbook

Here are the last few people that signed the guestbook:

I Joined!

John
Hamilton, ONTARIO
Joined 1990 (22 years)
"After more than 10 yrs on the list, I just got called as a match. Can't wait to be the chance that someone needed:)"

Lisa Arlotti
Tecumseh , ONTARIO
Joined 2011 (1 year)

Jill McAllister
Three Hills, ALBERTA
Joined 2000 (12 years)
"I joined afew years ago... I would be so proud to help a family in need!"

seth quiring
merlin, ON
Joined 2011 (1 year)
"loved it"

Alan Sheldrick
Mississauga, ONTARIO
Joined 2011 (1 year)

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a complete list.

* People listed with a butterfly icon show that they were inspired to join the Bone Marrow Registry after visiting this website.

Video

Please Join the Bone Marrow Registry Video

Our YouTube video provides some basic information about the bone marrow registry and why it is critical that people of all ethnic backgrounds join the registry today.

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Canada - OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network

Canadian Blood Services

Canadians can join the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network which is administered by Canadian Blood Services. There is no cost to join the registry for Canadians. Here are the steps to follow to get registered:

  1. Get the facts - Make sure you understand what is involved in being a bone marrow donor and are committed. Note -- you must be between the ages of 17-50 to join the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network.
  2. Fill out the application form. Click here to fill out the application form online on the Canadian Blood Services web site. Or, call Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-2DONATE.
  3. Once you have submitted your Health Assessment and consent online, you will receive an email telling you that OneMatch has received your information. They will then contact you by phone within 8-10 working days to discuss your eligibility to receive a buccal swab kit and proceed with your enrolment.
  4. When you receive your buccal swab kit, follow the instructions provided.
  5. You will be added to the computer database. Congratulations, you are now on the registry!

Swab Events

To date, Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association has registered hundreds of potential donors and look forward to registering many more in the hopes of saving lives. Already our potential donors are being called to say that they might be the one match! This is very exciting for us!

If your school or organization is interested in hosting a Swab Event please contact us. As well, we need volunteers who are interested in being trained to participate in these events. If you can donate a few hours of your time or need to complete several hours of community service, please contact us. We look forward to working with you.