Welcome

Typing Donors

The principal mission of Christopher's Challenge is encouraging and assisting individuals to register as potential bone marrow donors through DKMS.

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Interested in Hosting a Bone Marrow Drive?

If you are interested in holding a bone marrow drive, members of the Christopher's Challenge board are able to come to the location, order kits, provide testing on site and be available to answer any questions! Please contact us for more information on how to hold a bone marrow drive today!

At Home Donor Typing Kits Now Available!

It's now easier than ever to get tested to become a potential bone marrow donor. Apply for a donor kit at the link below through DKMS! It's quick and easy and there is never a cost to you. If you are interested in giving someone a 2nd Chance at Life, please contact us!  

Apply for a Kit

The Process

Step 1

Fill out the form at the link above

Step 2

Wait for your donor kit to arrive

Step 3

Follow the instructions in the kit

Step 4

Schedule a pickup for the kit

 

Helping to Pay

Christopher's Challenge is also able to assist with patients' costs not covered by insurance, as well as the many amenities that have been added to the Bone Marrow Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital, such as cots, recliners, laptop computers, and DVD players.

*** If you are between the ages of 18-55, please contact us and we can arrange to get you a kit to be typed.***

 

Gift of Life

By becoming a bone marrow donor, you have the chance to give the gift of life.

Become a Donor