When I saw the Gift of Life table I knew in my heart I couldn't just walk past it without swabbing my cheek. When I got the call I felt very proud to donate stem cells, because not long ago my grandma passed away from Acute Myeloid Leukemia, so this was personal for me. I wish people knew how easy it is and that you're so comfortable, and everyone is so helpful and supportive. It's difficult to find a match, but as a donor you can help patients survive.

I joined the registry at my Beta Theta Pi fraternity chapter, and I was both excited and nervous when I got the call that I could donate. I didn’t really know the details, but after learning a bit more about what happens, I was really excited for the opportunity to help someone survive cancer. I have had great hospitality from Gift of Life throughout the experience.

I joined the registry during a sorority event at Georgia Tech – it only took a cheek swab while I was between classes - and I got the call that I was a match while I was sitting in my graduation ceremony! Before donating I asked a lot of questions and did some research, and then I felt very comfortable with the process. I really liked this facility as soon as I walked in, and the staff have been so kind, this has been a good experience.

I joined the registry at my yeshiva in Israel a few years ago, and it felt really good when I got the call – I was pretty excited. The collection center is beautiful, I even took a video of it it’s gorgeous. The staff is super nice, the nurse is really good, this is just great. Donating is really easy relative to what you’re doing: you’re saving someone’s life!