NFHCA & National Donor Marrow Program®

This is a volunteer opportunity that can be organized by NFHCA coaches and their teams to help grow and diversify the national bone marrow donor registry as part of the Get in the Game program.

While bone marrow diseases affect people of all races, Black people are the most underrepresented when it comes to finding donors who could potentially save their lives — there are currently 9 million people in the national marrow donor registry and only 8 percent are Black. As of September 2021, statistics show that 75 percent of Black blood cancers patients will never find a lifesaving donor. Learn more about the importance of diversifying the donor registry.

This collaboration was established by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Coaches of Color Council.

What is Get In the Game?

Get In the Game, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP), is an initiative that uses the power and influence of college athletics to recruit students to join the NMDP Registry^SM as potential blood stem cell donors. By hosting registry recruitment events, teams can inspire athletes and students to sign up and make a difference in the lives of others.

What is the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation?

The Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their mission is to increase the odds of finding lifesaving donors for patients in need of a marrow transplant by registering young, committed donors to the National Donor Registry — they primarily partner with collegiate football programs, but are hoping to expand to additional collegiate sports.

Get Started

To host a donor drive event or game, learn more here.