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Urgent Call for Donors to Help 15-Year-Old Max

3/30/2026

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  • Max, a 15-year-old with a rare blood disorder, urgently needs a stem cell transplant by May.
  • His mixed Caucasian and Latino heritage limits donor options for a match.
  • The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) shows 13% of donors are Hispanic or Latino.
  • Registrations rose 41%, but at least 1 million more donors are needed.
  • People can request a swab kit at swabformax.com to join the registry.