EKO Cyprus & Karaiskakio Foundation "Match for Life"

EKO Cyprus and Karaiskakio Foundation Campaign are supporting the program for the registration of new bone marrow donors.

With the slogan ‘Match for Life’, EKO Cyprus shows its support for Karaiskakio Foundation’s efforts to inform and raise public awareness about the importance of bone marrow donations and to encourage active participation both in enriching the Foundation's donor registry and in the program for identifying new donors.

As part of EKO Cyprus's campaign, the following actions will be implemented:

• Informative seminars for EKO Cyprus personnel, aiming to register them in the volunteer donor registry.
• Organization of a Charity Dinner to encourage customers, companies, and partners to support the campaign and financially assist the program.
• Conducting samplings at 20 EKO service stations throughout Cyprus.
• Proceeds from the car wash will be donated to support the donor identification program.
• Inviting companies to register their staff in the volunteer donor registry.

‘What if you are the one in a hundred?’

According to scientific estimates, for every one hundred donors registered in the donor registry, one of them could be a match and save a life. Therefore, each new registration increases the chances of finding a compatible donor, offering hope for a new beginning to patients who are in need of a bone marrow transplant.

Ways to participate:

Become a donor!

If one in a hundred can save a life, could you be that one? Five minutes is all it takes to give a saliva sample and offer hope to someone in need! The process is simple and painless, and the feeling of satisfaction from knowing you've contributed to saving a life is truly indescribable!

See here how you can register!

Support the program for identifying new volunteer donors!

This is a particularly important process where the unique genetic identity of the collected samples is determined. The more detailed and accurate the identification, the higher the chances of finding a compatible donor for patients who need a bone marrow transplant.

Click here to support the program for identifying new donors!

See here the program of EKO Cyprus service stations for the registration of new volunteer donors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Who can become a bone marrow donor?

Any healthy adult aged 18-45 can become a donor.

• How can I register as a volunteer donor?

The registration process is simple. It requires filling out an application and providing a saliva sample, which is used for tissue type testing.

• What happens after I register as a volunteer donor?

Your details are recorded in the Karaiskakio Foundation's volunteer donor registry. If you are found to be a compatible donor, a representative from the relevant department of the Karaiskakio Foundation will contact you to discuss the process.

• Can I withdraw from the donation if I change my mind?

Yes, your participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time. However, it's important to know that withdrawal may affect the patient waiting for the transplant, as well as their family, especially if the identification process has advanced.