The National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match is working to centralize their donor recruitment and workup activities under one entity, NMDP/BTM. The result is the closing of the Iowa Marrow Donor Program as of June 30, 2022.
Iowans are encouraged to join the Be The Match Registry as a potential life-saving donors. We also encourage Iowans to contact Be The Match directly to get involved in this life-saving program.
FAQs
I’d like to register. – or – I attended an event sponsored by your center and would like to register. What do I do? Who/where do I go to do this?
Please go directly to mybethematch.org. You can register there at any time.
I registered with your center and need to update my contact information. What is the process?
Thank you for registering with us. You’ve been and are still part of the Be The Match family. If you need to update your information, please give us a call at 1-800-marrow2. We will be happy to help you update your information and answer any additional questions you may have.
I’m on the registry and would like to obtain my HLA results. Who do I contact for this?
Simply call 1-800-marrow2 and we will get your results to you.
I want to be involved with Be The Match locally. How do I get involved/in touch with my local representative?
We’re excited that you want to help with the Be The Match mission. To learn more, please call 1-800-marrow2.