Stem cell donor registration drives launched in Breitscheid and Premstätten

A registration drive for potential stem‑cell donors was held on 8 August 2026 in Breitscheid, Germany. Organized by local authorities, volunteers and the DKMS registry, the event invited healthy persons aged 17‑55 to provide a cheek swab at the fire‑department building, offering a fast, pseudonymised way to join the global donor list for patients like Lorena, a 24‑year‑old mother diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.

A second drive took place on 23 July 2026 in Premstätten, Austria, where emergency‑vehicle manufacturer Magirus opened its facilities to the public. In partnership with the charity Give for Life – Leukämiehilfe Österreich, the company urged employees and residents to register via a simple mouth‑swab, emphasizing corporate responsibility for protecting lives. Both initiatives aim to expand the stem‑cell pool for leukemia patients across Germany, Austria and beyond.