While most cancer deaths (60%) are among black South Africans, only 10% are registered as stem cell donors. “This has devastating consequences,” says Jane Ward, Deputy Director of the SA Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR). “Each year, an estimated 4 000 new cases of blood disorders, such as leukaemia and lymphoma occur in South Africa. For…
SA-born professional skateboarder and passionate stem cell donor Jean-Marc Johannes will actively be encouraging youth this month to join the SA Bone Marrow Registry in its ongoing fight to save lives. Currently, youth between the ages of 16 and 25 only account for 6.8% of registered SABMR donors, which according to Nadia Chalkley, Head of…