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You are taking the first step to give someone hope when you become a bone marrow donor on the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry today.

It's easy to join through online registration:

Step 1.	Confirm you meet donor guidelines.
Step 2.	Complete the registration form and order a tissue typing kit for $52 -- you will need to print the form and mail it in.
Step 3.	Use the kit to give a swab of cheek cells to test for your tissue type.

Step 1. Confirm you meet donor guidelines

Please check the boxes below to confirm you meet donor guidelines. You need to check all boxes to go on to the next step.

	I am between the ages of 18 and 60.
	I am willing to donate to any patient in need.
	I am in overall good health and meet health guidelines (see the health questions and weight guidelines).
	I understand the donation process.
	I live in the United States -- if you live outside the United States, please contact a donor center in the country where you live.
	I am not in the U.S. military -- if you are in the U.S. military, please contact the C.W. Bill Young Marrow Donor Center in Kensington, Md., to join the Registry.