It is very possible you can. Bone Marrow and Stem Cell donation are a unique opportunity to give someone the gift of life. More than 10,000 children and adults each year rely on the generosity of these donations to save their lives.

What are Bone Marrow and Stem Cell donation?

• A majority of bone marrow donations are done using a non-invasive procedure where blood is taken out of a donor, the stem cells are removed, and the remaining platelets are re-injected into the donor's body. This is called a peripheral blood stem cell donation. To increase the number of blood-forming cells in the bloodstream, medicine injections are given for five days. The procedure generally requires two outpatient stays in the hospital.
  
  
• The other, less common method consists of liquid marrow being collected straight from the bone via a hollow needle. It is done under anesthesia and the donor may experience some discomfort afterwards, but this is usually temporary and does not cause any long-term side effects.
  
  
• Expectant mothers can choose to donate umbilical cord blood. No blood is taken from you or your baby, only from the umbilical cord itself after your baby is born. Your labor and delivery are not affected.