The event has concluded, but you may still register online to be a donor! Click here to register!
Hallie is a 32-year-old Vietnamese American who has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)—a blood cancer—and is in search of a stem cell match. Finding a match is difficult with only a 41% chance for Asian/Pacific Islanders and even less for Vietnamese patients. Please consider taking a non-invasive (mouth swab) test to see if you are a match. If you are a match, you can help to save Hallie’s life by donating your blood.

Event Details

Saturday, November 7th
9:00AM - 12:00PM
@
Chua Quan Am Buddhist Temple at 10510 Chapman Ave. STE 400, Garden Grove, CA 92840.

Social distancing and sanitizing guidelines will be strictly followed to ensure everyone's safety.


Frequently Asked Questions
  • Who is eligible to get tested?
  • People who are between the ages of 18 and 60 and meet health guidelines are eligible. For more details, please visit BeTheMatch.org.
  • How much does the test cost?
  • FREE for those who are between the ages of 18 and 44. Otherwise, the test is a $100 charitable donation to the National Marrow Donor Program.
  • Do I have to be Asian to donate?
  • No you do not. According to Be The Match, the likelihood of finding a match by patient ethnicity is Asian/Pacific Islander (41%), Hispanic/Latino (46%) and African American/Black (23%). The odds are much lower for people of color compared to Caucasians (77%). Join the registry and spread the word about the need to increase the ethnic background of the donor registry.
  • How long does the process take?
  • Registration and swabbing takes about 10 minutes, though there may be a short wait while in queue. This is not a social event and people are encouraged to leave once their testing is complete.
  • Is there a benefit to attending the event?
  • Yes! Getting swabbed at the event will expedite the matching process to about 2 weeks (instead of 10 weeks via online).
  • I am already a registered donor. How can I help?
  • Thank you for being a part of the registry! Please continue to spread the word about joining Be The Match. The system refreshes daily so Hallie's doctor/Be The Match will reach out if you are a match.
  • What if I can’t attend this event but still want to help?
  • You can join the registry and request a test kit (cheek swab) be mailed to your home. Whether it's Hallie or someone else, you have the potential to save a life and help so many families in need of a donor match.
    Join today!