McMaster Stem Cell Club
1280 Main Street West L8S 4L8 Hamilton, ON, Canada

**RECRUITING NEW EXECUTIVES** Due: Friday, October 16th 11:59 PM Are you interested in making a tangible difference for hundreds of patients in need of stem cell transplants? The McMaster Stem Cell Club collaborates with Canadian Blood Services to hold stem cell donor drives (online this year due to covid) to register new potential donors in the stem cell database. We aim to grow the donor database, fill gaps in donor representation, and educate the public about the importanc...e of stem cell donation. This year, we will hold online events/drives and will focus on raising awareness about the need for stem cell donors. We are looking for 9 NEW EXECUTIVES to join our team. We have the following positions available: - VP Finance (1) - VP Promotions (1) - VP First-Year Representative (1) - VP Outreach (6) Follow the link below for role descriptions and to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! https://forms.gle/LhMiJgjfoLvbBesPA

Check out the Stem Cell Club mentioned on the Bill Kelly Show featuring McMaster student and transplant recipient Erin Morrison! (19:03). Check out her story and join us at DBAC from 4PM-10PM tonight to get your cheeks swabbed and get informed about stem cells and how you can potentially save a life. Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/776073322838490/ #GetSwabbed #StemCellsForLife

CALLING ALL THOSE IN THE MISSISSAUGA AREA! Catch the Stem Cell Club at this year’s MuslimFest - running this weekend in Mississauga Celebration Square Enjoy food, arts and culture of the area’s Muslim Community while getting swabbed - less than 15 minutes of your time could save a life! Check out the two of our patient stories below:

*volunteer recruitment post* The McMaster Stem Cell Club will be holding its last stem cell drive of the school year on Wednesday, April 3rd in the lobby of the John Hodgins Engineering building (JHE), from 10 AM to 4 PM. To VOLUNTEER at this drive, and help support patients in need of stem cell transplantation, please fill out the registration form below: ... https://forms.gle/ck2c71kEGw4AwB6s5 For more information, please see the description in the registration form, or email us at [email protected]!

*volunteer recruitment post* On Wednesday February 13th, the McMaster Stem Cell Club will be holding a stem cell drive in the lobby of the David Braley Athletic Centre (DBAC), from 4 PM to 10 PM. To VOLUNTEER at this drive, and help support patients in need of stem cell transplantation, please fill out the registration form below: ... https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSetka4ujrsv2Zxgxo/viewform For more information, please see the description in the registration form, or email us at [email protected]!

THANK YOU McMaster! On November 22, 2018, dozens of people registered to be part of Canada's network of potential stem cell donors, in support of patients in need. If you are interested in registering but did not get a chance to #getswabbed at our most recent stem cell drive, stay tuned to our Facebook page for more opportunities to learn, volunteer, and/or sign up to be a potential donor in 2019!

Want to learn more about the medical literature exploring stem cell transplantation? Thinking about donating but are worried about the potential risks? Come check out an article we published last year in The Meducator, McMaster University's Undergraduate Health Sciences Journal, exploring recent medical literature in stem cell donation and recipient outcomes. We hope that our work can dispel any of your potential fears regarding the donation process and inspire you to register as a stem cell donor. If so, we hope to see you during our next stem cell drive at DBAC Lobby on Thursday Nov. 22nd from 4 PM - 10 PM to register as a stem cell donor!!! Come join us in transforming the prognosis of the thousand Canadian patients in need of stem cell transplantation!

Get swabbed to save a life! Come to the McMaster David Braley Athletic Centre (DBAC) on Thursday, November 22 between 4pm-10pm to register to be a potential stem cell donor! We are especially in need of (a) male donors, because these donors are associated with improved patient outcomes; and (b) ethnically diverse donors, since patients are more likely to find a match for transplant from within their own ethnic group.... To learn more, visit our stem cell drive on November 22 and/or check out the following video on stem cell donation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4fVBtxnWfM Registering as a potential stem cell donor might take 15 minutes from your schedule, but it could mean a lifetime to a patient in need.