Save lives. Provide hope. Help those impacted by blood cancer.

Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every ten minutes, blood cancer takes a life. You can help us make a difference.

By the Numbers

meals to patients
bone marrow donors registered
matches found
life-saving transplants

Our Programs

BE A HERO

6 out of 10 patients cannot find a matching donor.

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For many blood cancer patients, a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant is the best chance for survival. Hero saves lives by adding potential donors to the bone marrow registry.

Host a drive or get swabbed today.

SUPPORT A HERO

Each year, 170,000 people will receive a blood cancer diagnosis in the U.S.

Hero Fund

The Hero Fund supports Baltimore area blood cancer patients and their families by covering the unanticipated costs of treatment.

This includes meals during treatment, medically tailored meals post-discharge, transportation, parking, and copays.

 

COLOR THE REGISTRY

Nationally, people of color are underrepresented on the bone marrow donor registry.

Hero Fund

Our Color the Registry program seeks to diversify the bone marrow registry, offering hope to all patients in need of a bone marrow transplant, no matter their ethnic or racial background.

While patients of European descent have a 77% chance of finding a match, compared to 23% of African American or Black patients. 

 

Volunteer Spotlight: Kiro Rezkalla

December 10, 2024

Meet Kiro Rezkalla Kiro believes in the power of giving back and since joining us in March, we’ve been eager to learn what inspired him to get involved. Read on…

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Facts About Diversity on the Registry

December 9, 2024

Color the Registry is There Goes My Hero’s diversity and inclusion program. Our Color the Registry initiative seeks to diversify the bone marrow donor registry so that the registry will reflect…

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Stem Cell Showdown: Bone Marrow Transplants vs. Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants

December 6, 2024

Life-saving treatments for conditions like leukemia, lymphoma, or other severe blood disorders often involve two primary options: Bone Marrow Transplants (BMT) and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants (PBSCT). Both aim…

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Get into the Holiday Spirit with GivingTuesday

November 19, 2024

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and things are exciting and busy. Between decorating, party planning, and gift shopping, it’s important to remember to slow down and give back. On…

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Half-Matches, Full Potential

November 19, 2024

For many blood cancer patients, a bone marrow transplant may be their best—and sometimes only—chance for survival. But finding a match can be difficult, especially for Hispanic, Black, and Asian…

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