The City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue is embedded in a history and tradition where the men and women in uniform have taken an oath to uphold the department’s mission – “to save lives.” Our department has a long-standing commitment to serving as an advocate to help meet the medical needs of the general public, but more particularly, firefighters and their families. I believe that it’s important to develop and maintain community partnerships, so that collectively, we utilize our Emergency Medical First Responders as a major contributor in making a difference to transform their own lives as well as those around them. As a partner agency, We look forward to a new opportunity to share the wonderful benefits that a “Gift of Life” has to offer our organization - education, volunteer, commitments, to become a donor, etc. The City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue is fully committed to raising public awareness about this cause, which will lead to a better quality of life and, our mission, to continue investing in the welfare of humanity here and abroad!

How can you help? 

• Join the registry: please swab your cheek and join the registry – YOU may be someone’s perfect match! Order your swab kit at https://www.giftoflife.org/register or join the registry at any donor drive. Find a drive near you.

• Hold a donor drive: We need people to help us register new donors for testing. It’s easy and we’ll train you and send you all the supplies you need. To start organizing your drive today contact, jbaldelomar@giftoflife.org. 

• Contribute funds: Processing each volunteer donor’s swab kit costs $60 to find out if they are a match for a patient in desperate need. Click “Give to My Circle” to the right to donate money.

• Share our story: At Gift of Life we believe every person battling blood cancer deserves a second chance at life — and we are determined to make it happen. We are singularly passionate about engaging the public to help us get everyone involved in curing blood cancer, whether as a donor, a volunteer or a financial supporter. It all begins with one remarkable person, one life-changing swab and one huge win — finding a match and a cure. Click on "Share This Donor Circle" (above right) to spread the word.