by mattroyal | Jul 9, 2025 | Press
Over the last four years, the SA Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) has seen a marked increase in the number of children being referred for stem cell transplantation as a result of blood disorders and childhood cancers. Of the more than 800 patients referred for stem...
by mattroyal | Jul 9, 2025 | Press
In the realm of paediatric healthcare, few journeys are as challenging and emotionally taxing as that of a child undergoing a stem cell transplant procedure. In the wake of this life-altering process, paediatric patients and their families often find themselves...
by mattroyal | Jul 9, 2025 | Press
A Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) ambassador, Christine Roos (32) will be braving the gruelling 33 km False Bay crossing, dubbed the “Everest of Cape Swims”, next week to raise funds and awareness for the registry. The swim, often compared to the world-famous...
by mattroyal | Jul 9, 2025 | Press
Cape Town welcomes the 14th International Donor Registry Conference (IDRC) from June 25-29 at the Century City Conference Centre, marking the event’s second return to South Africa. This prestigious gathering will bring together global experts in stem cell...
by mattroyal | Jul 9, 2025 | Press
The South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) is urgently appealing to young men aged 16–35 to register as stem cell donors, as their critical underrepresentation is costing lives. Despite being the most effective donors – offering better transplant outcomes and...
