Need to Find an Unrelated Donor
Match?

Find Your Match

Your Lifesaving Match Starts Here

At the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR), we understand that being diagnosed with a blood disorder like Leukemia or Lymphoma can feel overwhelming – especially when no family member is a matching donor.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

• How We Help

We specialize in finding unrelated donor matches for patients like you, offering hope when it’s needed most. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Global Reach: Access to 43+ million donors across 76 international registries.
  • WMDA-Accredited: Meeting world-class standards
  • Patient-Centered: Compassionate support at every step

• The Search Process

  • Free Preliminary Search: We scan global databases at no cost to you.
  • Financial Assistance: Our Patient Assistance Programme (PAP) helps cover costs for eligible patients.
  • Swift Coordination: From donor matching to stem cell delivery, we ensure timely transplants.


• You Have Options

  • Medical Aid? We’ll guide you through coverage details.
  • No Medical Aid? PAP may fund donor searches, testing, and cell procurement.

"For 70% of patients, a stranger is their only hope. Let us help you find yours."

Our Patient Guidebooks

All The Information You Need For Your Healing Journey

Preparing for Your
Stem Cell Transplant

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Hospital Admission for
Stem Cell Transplant

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Post-Transplant
Recovery

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Or Have a Look At Our Guidebooks in Video Format

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Contact Us - You Are Not Alone

Email: patients@sabmr.co.za | Phone: 021 447 8638
Location: Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town

Patient Stories

From Diagnosis to Recovery: Inspiring Patient Journeys

Every patient’s journey is a testament to hope and resilience. Through groundbreaking transplants and the generosity of strangers, brave individuals have overcome blood disorders to reclaim their lives. These stories of survival shine as beacons of possibility – proving that even in the toughest battles, miracles happen.

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