Riding Towards Hope: NMDP Cycle’s Nationwide Mission
A Journey of Compassion and Challenge On March 30, the NMDP Cycle, previously known as the Be The Match® Tour de TC, embarks on a transformative six-ride tour across the United States. This inspiring event is not just a test of endurance and strength but a beacon of hope for those awaiting life-saving blood stem […]
Groundbreaking Discovery: Iowa State Researchers Revolutionize Blood Stem Cell Production
In an era where scientific breakthroughs are increasingly becoming the bedrock of medical advancements, a team of researchers at Iowa State University has made a monumental discovery that could potentially transform the landscape of regenerative medicine. As reported by Teodora Mitov, their pioneering research has uncovered a possible method to create blood stem cells in […]
Aflac and Be The Match partner to help diversify the National Blood Stem Cell Donor Registry and improve health equity
COLUMBUS, Ga. and MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Highlighting its 27-year commitment to children and families facing childhood cancer and sickle cell disease (SCD), Aflac, the number one provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1 and Be The Match®, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, which has helped facilitate more than 111,000 […]