Younger Stem Cell Donors Save More Lives, So Where Are They?

Sibongile Mofokeng is joined in the studio by Yanelani Mbolombo to discuss the importance of younger stem cell donors. They explain that a stem cell donor provides blood-forming stem cells to patients needing transplants, often for treating blood cancers or other blood disorders. The donation process typically involves peripheral blood stem cell donation, which is less invasive than bone marrow donation. They urge young people to consider registering as stem cell donors, highlighting how to join the registry and the impact this can have on saving lives. Their conversation encourages youth empowerment through this vital act of giving.