Register for the Swab Drive
Stem Cell Swab Drive

You Could Save
Daphne's Life

One cheek swab. Five minutes. You could be the match that saves her life. Join us in Toronto, or request a free kit from home.

January
25
Sunday
10 AM – 4 PM
Beth Tzedec, Toronto
Daphne smiling
Daphne needs your help
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Who is Daphne?

Daphne is a devoted wife of 42 years, mother of three, and grandmother to four. She's the one who hosts every family gathering and shows up first when someone needs help. She's spent her life putting others before herself. Now, she needs someone to show up for her.

In May 2025, Daphne was diagnosed with Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN), a rare blood cancer. Her only hope is a stem cell transplant. Her family has been tested. 45 million people in the worldwide registry have been searched. No viable match has been found. Her match might not be on the registry yet.

If you're 17-35 and in good health, you could be the one. The swab takes 5 minutes and is completely painless. If you're ever called as a match, the donation process is similar to giving blood: a few hours of your time for someone's entire future. You could give Daphne more birthdays, more holidays, more years with her grandchildren.

I Want to Help Common Questions

Join Us at the Swab Drive

Drop in anytime. No appointment needed. The cheek swab takes just 5 minutes and is completely painless. Registering helps us have kits ready, but walk-ins are always welcome.

Date Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drop in anytime
Location Beth Tzedec Congregation
1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto

Register to Attend

Let us know you're coming so we can have kits ready.

A limited number of test kits are available for those 36-45 — first come, first served

You're Registered!

We'll send you a confirmation email. See you there!

Can't Make It? You Can Still Help.

Join the registry from home. Request a free swab kit, swab your cheek, and mail it back.