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NMDP℠ Unite: a community celebration to find cures and save lives

Be a part of the mission to save lives. Register now to help raise critical funds for those fighting blood cancers and diseases leading up to the big celebration on World Marrow Donor Day, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Together, we will celebrate the lives we’ve saved, the ones we’ve loved and the cures we’ve found. 

Find your location and start fundraising today. Celebrate with us Sept. 20. 

Every dollar makes a difference. Raise $150+ to earn exclusive NMDP swag and recognition.

 

 

Join the celebration

NMDP Unite is our annual community celebration held in cities across the U.S.—or anywhere through a unique digital experience—all on Sept. 20. Be a part of the action. Start by fundraising your way—from anywhere! Every dollar raised goes toward programs critical to our life-saving mission. 

Each NMDP Unite event will feature an exciting mix of entertainment, delicious food, fun games, engaging activities and powerful storytelling—creating an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Admission to NMDP Unite is free and everyone is invited to join—whether in person or online! 

Minneapolis | New York City | Seattle | Houston | Atlanta | Worldwide digital experience

Minneapolis

Time: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Venue: Smash Park

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New York City

Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Venue: Industry City 5-2-A

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Seattle

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Venue: The Crocodile

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Houston

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Venue: TMC Helix

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Atlanta

Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Venue: Ponce City Market Rooftop Terrace

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Worldwide digital experience

Fundraise your way and celebrate with us from anywhere on Sept. 20!

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Fundraise to help save lives

All proceeds from NMDP Unite go toward programs critical to our life-saving mission, including patient grants that support thousands of families through treatment each year. NMDP grants remove the #1 barrier or burden to transplant reported by patients—the costs. We need your help to make hope happen. Start fundraising today and then join us on Sept. 20 to celebrate!

We need your help to make hope happen. Start fundraising today and then join us on Sept. 20 to celebrate!

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Get inspired

Rob, blood stem cell recipient

Over ten years ago, I was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and required a transplant. Thanks to the collaboration of NMDP with other donor registries around the world, my life-saving match was located—a young woman from northern Poland. It’s hard to put into words how grateful I feel for my donor and to all of the staff at NMDP who work so tirelessly. I am fundraising in honor of thousands of donors who step up to give a life-saving gift to a patient in need.

 

 

Jenny, NMDP courier

I have been an NMDP Courier for almost six years now. It has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I am savvy, patient and obsessed with details enough to travel almost anywhere, at almost any time to pick up a [blood stem cell] product from a donor and deliver it to a patient, no matter how far apart in miles the two may be. I am proud and honored to help raise money so that our mission continues for everyone who needs NMDP's help.

 

Parth, transplant recipient

I was diagnosed with aplastic anemia. The hospital time was soul crushing. With limited donors for Asian Americans, rigorous chemo and a year to recover, this journey was expected to be a long. Fast forward from grueling months of anguish and suddenly my marrow has started reproducing again on its own! I am fundraising for those that continue to live with these diseases. Just one match can change everything, forever.

 

Other ways to get involved

Sponsor to save lives

Make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. As an NMDP Unite sponsor, you unlock hope and access to treatment for thousands of patients in need of a blood stem cell transplant.

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Spread the word

It’s simple: The more people who attend—and fundraise leading up to—NMDP Unite, the more lives we save. We need your help to make this the biggest, most joyful event possible! Click the share buttons at the bottom of the page to share to your social channels!

 

What we did together in 2024

1,071
Participants

$329,443
Raised

40
Teams

Check out highlights from last year's NMDP Unite.

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Have a question?

We are here to help you. Contact us at fundraising@nmdp.org.

We want to ensure your experience is meaningful and seamless.