Start a HopeLink chapter at your school, college, or community to raise awareness about stem cell donation, organize registration drives, and inspire others to join the donor registry.
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Help spread awareness about stem cell donation, address misconceptions, and encourage more people to register as potential donors. Become a HopeLink Ambassador and help create a more diverse donor community.
Become an AmbassadorAt Hopelink Initiative, impact is not defined by numbers alone—it is about every donor we register, every student we mobilize, and every conversation we start that brings a patient closer to the match they’ve been waiting for.
We measure our progress through:
We break down misconceptions, simplify medical information, and empower people to understand why stem cell donation matters.
From on-site drives to digital onboarding, we help individuals complete the registration process with clarity, accuracy, and confidence.
Young Americans are at the heart of our work. Our student-led programs create a national network of advocates expanding the registry every day.
Medical eligibility, donor matching and transplantation are managed by authorized registry and healthcare organizations. We point patients and families to these partners and the support they offer.
Our partnerships strengthen our reach, deepen our expertise, and ensure that every donor we register meets the highest standards of safety and accuracy.
DKMS is a global nonprofit organization. In partnership with DKMS, Hopelink members play a vital role in raising awareness and strengthening community engagement. Through their dedication and inspiring more individuals to join the registry and help save lives.
Our foundational partnership with NMDP provides the medical infrastructure needed to connect donors with patients across the U.S. Their expertise ensures our registration efforts align with national clinical standards.
In partnership with Dhatri Foundation, Hopelink members play a vital role in advancing stem cell donation drives. Through their collaboration, Dhatri Foundation supports the collection of donor samples, helping expand the registry and bringing hope to patients in need of a match.
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin supports our mission with cultural insight & medical training. AAPI physicians equip our youth volunteers with accurate, culturally sensitive knowledge about stem cell collection & the donation process.
Our multi-pronged outreach model ensures we meet people where they are — at work, in worship, at school, or in community gathering spaces.
Physicians, nurses, home health agencies, and hospitals create trusted entry points for donor education and on-site drives.
Religious, cultural, and social organizations help us build bridges into communities where trust and representation matter most.
Partnerships with local businesses give professionals convenient access to donor education and registration opportunities.
Each partnership expands our reach, strengthens community trust, & creates sustainable pathways for donor registration nationwide.
The road to your chapter
Bring people together. Make a difference at your school.
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Sign up to express interest in starting a Hopelink club at your school.
Share your school, why you care, and what you hope to achieve.
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Eligible students complete the required NMDP verification process with Hopelink's guidance.
Ask Hopelink which verification process applies to you and what you need to prepare.
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Once verified, Hopelink approves your school as an official club chapter.
Look out for Hopelink’s confirmation and celebrate your chapter approval.
04/05
Start your Hopelink club, recruit members, and begin planning activities on campus.
Invite interested students and plan your first campus activity.
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Hopelink provides resources, guidance, and support to help your club grow and succeed.
Access resources, get ongoing guidance, and keep your club moving forward.
Join the movement expanding hope for thousands of patients.
