Calling all APAMSA Chapters to participate in our Annual Be The Match x APAMSA Interchapter Competition! We have decided to include Fall 2022 events in this year’s competition so all your fall recruitment efforts can be recognized.
Date: October 1st, 2022 to September 1st, 2023
Winning Prizes and Inclusion Requirements: up to 14 individual chapter prizes, up to $400! Please see the flyer below for more details.
Announcement of Winners: TBD
How to Join: Contact your APAMSA Chapter’s respective Be The Match contact person listed (https://tinyurl.com/2p9ctd87)
Bone Marrow Grant: Through our partnership with Be the Match, we are happy to continue offering the opportunity for chapters to apply for the Bone Marrow Grant. The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance (up to $150) to chapters interested in hosting recruitment events for the Bone Marrow Registry via Be the Match. Grants will be awarded on a first come first serve basis, and all applicants must be in communication with their Be the Match representative prior to applying. You can find further information and the application here. If you reach out to your Be the Match representative AND apply for the Bone Marrow Grant by September 1st, funds can be used for planning meetings including food, beverages, and supplies!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get registered?
It takes less than 3 minutes to get swabbed and registered!
What does it mean to be on the registry?
By being on the registry, you have the chance to save a life by providing a hematopoietic stem cell transplant to a patient in need. 85% of matched donors will undergo peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donation and 15% will undergo bone marrow donation. PBSC donation is a nonsurgical, outpatient procedure similar to platelet donation. Bone marrow donation is typically a same day surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia.
What happens if I get called to donate but don’t have the resources to cover medical expenses or travel?
You do not have any monetary costs. Either the patient’s insurance or Be the Match will cover the cost of the medical procedure. Be the Match will also cover any travel expenses.
Please feel free to reach out to Tiffany Guan, the Bone Marrow Director at marrow@apamsa.org if you have any questions!