Columbus State faculty and students join the effort to help patients find lifesaving blood stem cell donors.

This October, students in PSY 2340 Human Growth & Development courses had the opportunity to learn how they could make a lifesaving difference. As part of CSEA's support for fellow faculty member Dan Hare, representatives from the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) visited classes taught by Heather Johnston and Nicky Bell to share information about blood stem cell donation and invite eligible students to join the national donor registry.

The classroom visits were part of #TeamDan, an effort to raise awareness about the need for blood stem cell donors and support Dan Hare who was diagnosed with leukemia.

During the presentations, students learned how blood stem cell transplants can offer hope to people facing leukemia and other serious blood disorders. They also discovered that joining the registry is a simple step that could one day give someone a second chance at life.

For CSEA, the partnership is about more than supporting one colleague. It's about bringing people together, creating opportunities for students to make a difference, and extending the spirit of community beyond the classroom.

Want to bring NMDP to your classroom?

Faculty are encouraged to invite NMDP representatives to speak with their students. Classroom visits provide an engaging opportunity to learn about blood stem cell donation, ask questions, and consider joining the registry. Reach out to Heather Johnston for more information.

Learn more about the National Marrow Donor Program at my.nmdp.org/TeamDan.