An important consideration when becoming a donor
It is vital that prospective donors realise that by joining the South African Bone Marrow Registry they could be called for anyone needing a transplant, and not just the patient who first motivated them to join. People are often keen to join the registry when they know the patient or when they become emotionally involved through press articles. However, some donors who have been perfect matches for someone else are unwilling to donate, saying that they only joined the registry for one person! This is tragic, not only because money to test and register the donors was wasted, but those donors may have been the other patients’ only hope for survival. Please think seriously about joining the registry as it is an important commitment. Note that if you sign up and drop out at a later stage, it costs time and money and could cost lives.
Donor confidentiality
All sensitive personal information is strictly confidential and can only be accessed by authorised staff. In compliance with international agreement, strict anonymity is maintained between donor and patient
Our payment policy
Regrettably neither the SABMR nor The Sunflower Fund receives any government funding towards the cost of tissue typing the samples and depend solely on donations from the public. We ask all donors to consider donating generously towards the more accurate molecular (DNA) testing which costs R2500.00. The full test costs The Sunflower Fund R2500. There are 3 parts to the test, costing R450, R750, R1400 or the full test R2500. Are you able to donate anything towards the cost?
Section 18A Certificates can be requested for your donation. After completing your application form, donors will be asked to deposit their donation in The Sunflower Fund bank account and fax or email their proof of payment to us. Your form will then be sent to you so that you can go for your blood test. Should you not be able to donate anything towards the cost of the test you will be added to the waiting list and when funds become available you will be sent your SABMR Application Form.
Banking Details
Account Name: THE SUNFLOWER FUND
Bank: ABSA 4051 834 719
Ref: Sunflower Ref. Number (given on registration to register call 0800 12 10 82)
Fax or email Proof of Payment:
Fax No: 021 701 6790
Email:
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Call 0800 12 10 82, should you have any queries or should you wish to register.
