Matthew, an undergraduate at the University of Florida, a proud member of Delta Chi Fraternity, and an active participant in Student Government, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma after experiencing persistent fatigue and swollen lymph nodes. For many patients, including Matthew, the only true cure for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a stem cell transplant.

Now, Matthew is calling on college students everywhere to step up by joining the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. By simply swabbing your cheek, you could be the match a patient is waiting for—the one who gives someone a second chance at life.

If your organization is interested in hosting a donor drive on your campus, please contact Traci at tackerman@giftoflife.org. Hosting a donor drive is simple, fun, free, and incredibly impactful.

As of November 2025, the following organizations have hosted a Swab for Bravo donor drive:
• Delta Chi at UF
• Delta Chi at Delaware
• AEPi at Pitt
• Delta Chi at Lehigh
• Men’s Lacrosse at UF
• Flagler College Greek Life
• Delta Chi at Louisiana Tech
• Men’s Ice Hockey at UF
• Delta Chi at Michigan State
• Kappa Sigma at FAU

Add your organization to the list today and help give patients like Matthew a fighting chance!

• Join the registry! Click on the blue "Join Registry" button. 
  • Donors in general good health between 18 and 35 years old may join the registry. Donors over the age of 35 can also join, but we ask that you to please donate $60 to offset the lab fees – Click here to learn why.  
  • Eighty percent of donors requested by transplant centers are 18 to 35 years old for medical reasons – Click here to learn why Age Matters.
  • Donors can remain in the registry until their 61st birthday – Click here to learn why the registry has an Age Limit.
  • Certain medical conditions may mean you are not able to join the registry or donate – Click here to check the Conditions List. If you're not sure, a health history questionnaire is part of the registration process.
• Spread the word. Use the social media links to the right to share Matthew's story.