Together, We Can HELP BRING A SMILE BACK TO LIFE

Together, We Can HELP BRING A SMILE BACK TO LIFE

Holding a clear focus, SAMAR’s mission is to facilitate a process of education, tissue typing and donor registry enrollment as a means to ensure that no global citizen is ever denied a lifesaving blood stem cell/marrow transplant solely due to the lack of a genetically specific donor

To create an informed society of individuals who would make a conscious decision to become committed volunteer blood stem cell / marrow donors and be available to donate

What is the urgency?

Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer or disorder. Every 9 minutes, someone succumbs to the disease. That’s more than six people each hour, or 160 people each day. Patients are searching for a cure. You can give them a second chance at life.

Statistics from Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Register

All healthy individuals 18 – 55 yrs will be registered and listed up to 61 years of age to save a life of blood cancer / disorder patient.

Donate

Financial donations allow SAMAR to maintain the same level of recruitment numbers without having to curtail our efforts due to financial constraints.

Volunteer

Conduct Nationwide a donor registry drive in schools, offices, religious institutes, conferences & your family and friend’s home.

Every 9 Minutes We Lose Someone of Blood Cancer/Disease

Every 9 Minutes We Lose Someone of Blood Cancer/Disease

Together we can take a stand and help find a cure

About SAMAR

SAMAR was founded in 1992 by Mrs. Rafiya Peerbhoy Khan & Mr. Moazzam Ali Khan. We serve patients who need a blood stem cell/marrow transplant for leukemia, lymphoma, fatal blood disorders, and other conditions requiring a cellular transplant for a cure.

Our focus is ALL patients requiring blood stem cell/marrow transplants from all races and ethnicities.

SAMAR was initially founded to reach out to the severely underrepresented South Asians. We utilize our knowledge of South Asian culture, religion and diverse backgrounds to provide specialized care. However, that has not limited our ability to work with ALL ethnic and diverse racial groups.

SAMAR was conceived in adversity, nurtured with compassion, and is engaged in an eternal quest for hope for leukemia patients. Our slogan, “Bring a smile back to life”, is a testament to our enduring commitment to saving lives. Our branding Swab to Cure carries the message of your involvement and commitment to the patients. Read more…

SAMAR - Swab to Cure All

“Whoever saveth the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind.” – Holy Scriptures

Our Donors Who Stepped Forward to Save Lives

Sometimes it is easier to understand the reality of a situation when you hear the story from the real life perspective. It is easier to see the heart of a person when they share their thoughts and take you on a journey through their experience.

These stories bring to life some of the human realities of dealing with a life-threatening illness or donating to help a stranger. Both patients and donors are often unsung heroes who silently champion their cause. Read these excerpts and articles and see just a little bit into the life of the courageous.

Bhupinder

Bhupinder is from Upper Montclair, New Jersey and became our first official SAMAR registrant to donate to a patient on December 19, 1996. She donated her marrow to save the life of four year old boy in Israel. “I did not have to pay for the registry, when I needed to check my blood tests to see if I was a possible match, everything was taken care of. I was provided transportation to and from the hospital. I felt wonderful! There was a sense of peace that I had made the right decision.”

Rekhendra

Rick became a donor in 1995, after two years of waiting he was finally matched with a patient in Brazil. “I was very excited to hear I been matched with someone in Brazil. It amazes me how someone on the other side of the world can benefit from me who is hundreds of miles away and save their life. This could have only happened through SAMAR and their commitment to help others. I feel we have the opportunity to help another human being in need; if you donate you will become a life saver.”

Hemish

Hemish was recruited by SAMAR to give a sample of his blood for marrow donation. He was put in the National Registry in 1998 and was contacted because his marrow type matched with a patient. That lucky patient was Nidha. Thanks to Hemish, Nidha was able to have a marrow transplant to treat her leukemia. Hemish’s donation has given her another chance at life. Hemish said “It’s just a matter of certain happiness and sense of fulfillment knowing that you helped someone else out. It’s a fantastic experience.”