SAMAR (South Asian Marrow) is a non-profit organization based in Forest Hills, NY, dedicated to facilitating education, tissue typing, and donor registry enrollment to ensure that no individual is denied a lifesaving blood stem cell marrow transplant due to the lack of a genetically specific donor. They aim to create an informed society of committed volunteer donors who are willing to donate blood stem cells and provide a second chance at life for patients diagnosed with blood cancer or disorders.
Founded in 1992 by Mrs. Rafiya Peerbhoy Khan and Mr. Moazzam Ali Khan, SAMAR serves patients from all races and ethnicities who require a blood stem cell marrow transplant for leukemia, lymphoma, fatal blood disorders, and other conditions. While initially focused on reaching out to the underrepresented South Asian community, SAMAR has expanded its efforts to work with individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Their enduring commitment to saving lives is reflected in their slogan, "Bring a smile back to life," and their branding message, "Swab to Cure," emphasizes the importance of community involvement and commitment to patients.
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