One Match Can Save
A Life Like Jada's
Jada was one month old when she was diagnosed with leukemia. A stranger in Germany saved her life. We're working to help more patients find their match.
Eligibility, enrollment, age, and cost rules vary by registry.
Why Donor Registration Matters
For many patients with blood cancers, a bone marrow transplant is their best chance at survival. The more people on the registry, the more lives we can save.
A Diagnosis Every 3 Minutes
Every 3 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer. Many will need a bone marrow transplant to survive.
No Family Match
70% of patients cannot find a matching donor in their family. They depend on strangers who joined the registry.
The Diversity Gap
Patients from diverse backgrounds have a much harder time finding matches. More donors from all communities are needed.
Low Odds of Being Called
Most registry members are never called. But if you are matched, you could be the only person in the world who can save that life.
Source: National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) & Leukemia & Lymphoma Society data.
How to Become a Donor
Joining the bone marrow registry is simple and painless. Here's what to expect.
1. Find Your Official Registry
JBF routes you to the official registry serving your country. The registry confirms eligibility and explains its enrollment process.
2. Follow Its Enrollment Process
Many registries use a cheek swab; some use an in-person process. The registry performs HLA typing and maintains your profile.
3. Save a Life
If you match a patient, you may be contacted. Most donations are similar to giving blood. You could be someone's only hope.
You'll be redirected to the official registry for your country
Since 2009
Jada's Gift of Life
At one month old, Jada Bascom was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Her family searched desperately for a bone marrow match. Out of 11 million people on the registry, one man in Germany was her perfect match.
Jada received her transplant at seven months old. Today, she's a healthy young woman—cancer-free. Her grandmother, Jeana Moore, founded this organization in 2009 to help other families find their miracle.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we focus on three goals:
- Raising awareness about the need for bone marrow donors
- Encouraging eligible people to join through official registries
- Helping people find and understand the official registry that serves them
Support Our Work
Your donation supports donor-awareness education, community outreach, and tools that connect people with official registries.
Make a Donation
Host a Registration Drive
Schools, churches, workplaces, and community groups can host donor registration events. We provide guidance and materials to help you get started.
Get in Touch
Become a Potential Match
Joining a registry can make you available as a potential match for a patient who needs a transplant. JBF helps you find the official registry that serves your country.