Wolverines For Life

One donation can connect people across states, schools, and completely different lives.

A recent story from the University of Michigan shows just how powerful blood stem cell donation can be.

A University of Michigan Medical School graduate registered with the NMDP Registry years ago—simply as a volunteer willing to help a stranger in need. That decision later led to something extraordinary: they were identified as the *only match* for a young girl in Nebraska who needed a bone marrow transplant to treat a life-threatening condition.

Through that single donation, two Big Ten communities became connected in the most meaningful way possible—through a second chance at life.

Stories like this are only possible because people take the step to join the NMDP Registry. Every new member increases the chance that a patient, anywhere in the country, finds their match.

If you're between 18 and 35 and in general good health, you can take that first step today.

Join the registry: my.nmdp.org/wfl

Read the full story from Michigan Medicine: https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/two-big-ten-schools-connected-one-bone-marrow-donation

A life-changing stem cell transplant story—right here in Michigan.

At Michigan Medicine, a young patient recently became the first to receive a newly FDA-approved stem cell therapy for sickle cell disease, a serious blood disorder that affects blood flow, causes severe pain, and can lead to long-term complications.

Sickle cell disease is one of the conditions where blood stem cell transplantation—and emerging cellular therapies—can offer a path toward a cure or major improvement in quality of life.

Behind every breakthrough like this are donor matches made possible through registries like NMDP. Every new registry member increases the chance that patients here in Michigan—and across the country—find their life-saving match.

If you're between 18 and 35 and in general good health, consider joining the NMDP Registry today.

Join the registry: my.nmdp.org/wfl

Read more from Michigan Medicine: https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/first-u-m-patient-receives-newly-fda-approved-stem-cell-therapy-sickle-cell-anemia

'Best day of my life': How Tom Brady granted the wish of teenager who underwent heart transplant Eli Griffith, a 16-year-old from Michigan, had always dreamed of meeting Brady. And when he finally did, he had some important questions for him.

What happens after you join the NMDP Registry?

From a simple cheek swab to potentially saving a life, this video walks through the donor journey step by step.

If you're ever identified as a match, NMDP guides you through testing, preparation, and donation while prioritizing your safety and the patient’s.

If you're 18–35 and healthy, you can help expand the registry and give more patients hope.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq3gRisGL7w&t=3s

Join the registry: my.nmdp.org/wfl

A decade after receiving a life-saving kidney transplant, one Lansing woman is celebrating by honoring the young man who gave her another chance at life. Link: https://www.wlns.com/lansing/lansing-woman-honors-kidney-donor-at-transplant-games-of-america/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WLNS-TV

A blood stem cell donation isn’t just a medical procedure—it’s a second chance at life.

For patients with blood cancers and disorders, a transplant can mean the difference between continued illness and the possibility of a cure. Healthy donor cells travel to the bone marrow and begin rebuilding a patient’s blood and immune system.

Behind every match is a real person: someone waiting for hope, healing, and time with the people they love.

If you're between 18 and 35 and in general good health, consider joining the NMDP Registry today.

Join the registry: my.nmdp.org/wfl

Who can join the NMDP Registry?

Many people assume they may not qualify—but most healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 35 can register.

You don’t need perfect health, and joining starts with something simple: a cheek swab to determine your tissue type.

If you’re ever identified as a match, NMDP will review your health history and complete a physical exam to ensure donation is safe for you and the patient.

Every new registrant increases the chance that a patient finds their life-saving match.

Join the registry: my.nmdp.org/wfl

🎉 The countdown is on! Dog Days of Summer is almost here!

Join us for an afternoon of carnival games, prizes, face painting, a dunk tank, and opportunities to meet amazing community partners serving our patients and families.

Every dollar raised benefits Paws4Patients, a program funded entirely through philanthropy. Your participation helps provide food, veterinary care, training, and other essential support for Michigan Medicine's facility dogs, whose comforting presence makes a meaningful difference every day.

Bring your coworkers, stop by during your break, have some fun, and support a great cause. We hope to see you there! 🐶🎪💙