Heroes Among Us:
Stories of Stem
Cell Donors
Donor Stories
The Lives Behind Our Mission
Every donor has a story – and every story saves a life. Meet the ordinary heroes who gave patients a second chance, from the moment they joined our registry to the day they donated. Their courage fuels our mission, proving that one simple act can rewrite someone’s future.
A Small Act of Kindness, A Lifetime of Impact
Stephen Steyn, one of the few bone marrow donors. He donated on 09/07/2021. I...
If people knew how easy it is to donate, they’d join
"Many people still have misconceptions about donating, if they knew how easy...
Helping others has always been my wish
“I am truly grateful for my blessed life. I always wanted to give back or...
At 17-years old, and became SABMR’s youngest donor
Michael Milliken donated his bone marrow stem cells when he was 17-years old...
I am one of the luckiest people in the country
I am one of the luckiest people in the country. Not only was I able to donate...
You hear of miracles, but seldom live one
My name is Inge, I am married to an incredible man, a dogmom to 3 rescue...
A Letter of Gratitude and Hope from a Stem Cell Donor
Dear Marzelle and SABMR Team. Just days ago, I donated my stem cells, and now,...
Happy and healthy due to Chantell’s decision to register
Chantell Lombard, from Alberton, is married and the mom of 2 Jack...
Let’s leave this place better than we found it
I was born in Vanderbijlpark, but raised in Vereeninging, where I attended...
A Simple Act of Kindness Can Change Everything
Kerry, from Johannesburg, is a regular blood donor and went beyond her...
Looking back, she carries a deep sense of gratitude
Meet Jessie Radebe who was born and raised in Johannesburg and will turn 30 on...
Pure love is a willingness to give without a thought
I am Chene Strydom. I was born and raised in Ladysmith, a small town in...
Match Found On Inter- Continental Sign-Up Drive
Just over a year into the Matches on the Map inter-continental stem cell...
I’m a proud Joburger, living a lively life
I'm a true Joburger, born and bred, and still proudly calling Jozi home. Got...
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