A recent $3 million donation from Big Nova to NMDP is a significant step forward in the fight against blood cancer. This gift helps NMDP’s mission to provide life-saving blood stem cell transplants to more patients.
This donation also helped NMDP surpass its $100 million fundraising goal. The campaign, which started in 2020, will help thousands of patients in need.
Breaking Down Financial Barriers
Financial issues are a major hurdle for patients seeking blood stem cell transplants. NMDP receives about 15 grant requests daily for expenses like housing, transport, and medicine.
In 2025 alone, NMDP provided over $7 million in financial aid to 3,405 patients. Big Nova’s donation will expand these patient and donor assistance programs.
| Quick Facts: NMDP’s Financial Assistance (2025) | |
|---|---|
| Total Assistance | >$7 Million |
| Patients Assisted | 3,405 |
| Daily Grant Requests | 15 |
Supporting Donors
NMDP ensures that there is no cost to the donor. The organization covers all travel expenses for donors and a companion, lost wages, and other costs.
This support is essential to encourage more people to become donors and save lives.
A Personal Mission
The donation from Big Nova is inspired by a personal story. In 2012, a member of the Moore family, who later founded Big Nova, received a life-saving transplant through NMDP.
“Our family knows the hope NMDP brings because we’ve lived it,” said Sarah Asma, Executive Director of Big Nova. “We are honored to continue to help more patients receive a second chance at life.”
Amy Ronneberg, CEO of NMDP, praised the donation. She said it will have a lasting impact on thousands of patients and their families.
How You Can Help
NMDP’s work depends on the support of donors and volunteers. To learn more or to make a donation, visit the NMDP website.
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