Patient resources and support

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Stem cell donors don’t just make a difference, they make all the difference.

Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry recruits volunteer donors who can give blood stem cells to patients in need. Most of the time, patients must rely on unrelated volunteer donors from a registry, often with a similar ethnic background to increase their chances of finding a match.

If you or a loved one are searching for a matching stem cell donor we are here to help.

Resources and support are available for you and your loved ones during your search for a stem cell donor

Stem cell donors can make all the difference to these patients

Gail Stewart outside with family

Stem cell recipient and her family inspire thousands to #BeAHero


  • Match found
  • Hockey is the heartbeat of Gail Stewart’s home. With her husband Dave a coach, and their four kids playing competitively, carpools, puck drops and the whistle of the referee are all part of the rhythm of everyday life.
    Melissa Nazareth

    Could you save her life? Melissa Nazareth needs to find a stem cell match


  • In need
  • Melissa Nazareth has been searching for a stem cell donor match since she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2021. She’s counting on potential stem cell donors in Canada and globally to help her beat cancer.
    Misha & Zoey

    One matching stem cell donor could save these twin toddlers


  • In need
  • Twin toddlers Zoey and Misha Prajapati need a stem cell donor to help them recover from a rare genetic condition which puts them at risk of severe infections from common bacteria and fungi. Their parents hope their family's story encourages more people from their South Asian community to join the stem cell registry.