How can I register as a stem cell donor?

On Aruba, it is possible to register as a stem cell donor during one of these organized events. The donor drives are held in different locations and at different times. 

Upcoming stem cell donor drives: 

Stem cell donor drives are organized regularly at different locations across Aruba. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for upcoming registration events. If no donor drive is currently scheduled, you can always contact us via the contact form for more information about upcoming opportunities to register.

Registration is easy 

During the donor drive, you only need to complete a few brief steps: 

1. Check-in 
   Check if you are eligible to become a stem cell donor. If you are eligible, you will receive a registration kit.  If you are not sure, you can ask any questions via our contact form.
2. Swab 
   You easily collect a few samples of your cheek mucosa using three swabs.
3. Registration form 
   While the swabs dry, you fill out the online registration form.
4. Check-out 
   Place the swabs in the envelope and give it to a representative. We will make sure your samples are sent to the laboratory. 

What happens next? 

In the laboratory, your cheek mucosa samples are used to determine, among other things, your HLA typing, blood group and CMV status. 

This (anonymised) information is then added to a global database of stem cell donors. From then on, you may be called up to actually donate your stem cells and save someone's life.