In 1997, GSU had the highest number of people getting on the registry with approximately 260. We haven't had that many since, but we've set our goal this year for 150-200 donors. The results from the screening go to a national registry. Recently, a Monroe resident got a match, so people in the area do benefit. A little education goes a long way.
Marrow is a substance found in the cavities of the body's bones.
It resembles blood and contains stem cells, which produce red cells, white cells and other blood components. Stem cells are the cells that transplant patients need to make new healthy marrow usually live in bone marrow. Anyone between the ages of 18-60 and in general good health can become a volunteer donor. New volunteers can join the registry by taking a simple blood test. If a volunteer matches a patient, that person will be contacted and further testing arranged.