Recruiting stem cell donors in Australia
Aged 18 to 35? You could be the one person someone is waiting for. Stem cell donation in Australia is simpler than most people think and can give someone with blood cancer a second chance at life.
Sign up to the stem cell donor registry today and help give someone the match they need.
About Us
At The TLR Foundation, we’re here to give hope to people being treated for blood cancers. Our work comes from real experiences and a simple belief that one person can change everything for someone else.
We raise awareness about stem cell donation and encourage young, diverse Australians to join the stem cell donor registry. For some people, a stem cell transplant is not one option among many. It is their only chance.
We also support cancer and haematology nurses through scholarships that help them become specialists in cancer care. Because great care does not just happen. It is learned, shared, and passed on.
Everything we do is powered by community fundraising, donations, and people choosing to get involved.
Why becoming a stem cell donor matters
More than 20,000 Australians are diagnosed with blood cancer each year. For many of them, a stem cell transplant is their only chance. That is why the need for stem cell donors is real.
The TLR Foundation encourages young, diverse people to join Stem Cell Donors Australia. The right match can change everything.
Learn how stem cell donation works, then decide if you want to be that person. We call them legends.
Number of stem cell donors registered worldwide
Number of Australian stem cell donors registered
The number of lives you could save
How To Become A Stem Cell Donor
Signing up as a stem cell donor is easier than most people expect. It takes a couple of minutes to create an account, then a cheek swab kit is sent to your door. A few cheek swabs, done.
By joining Stem Cell Donors Australia, you’re putting yourself on the registry just in case someone, somewhere, needs you. You might never get the call. But being there could change someone’s life.
We Support Cancer Nurses
TLR offers scholarships that help registered nurses become specialists in cancer care through a Master of Cancer & Haematology Nursing at the University of Sydney.
These scholarships help nurses build advanced skills, confidence, and leadership, strengthening the care provided to people being treated for blood cancers and the support their families receive every day.
If you’re a nurse thinking about specialising in cancer care, this could be your next step.
Partners in Lifesaving Change
Our corporate and event partners play a crucial role in recruiting stem cell donors and funding scholarships, helping patients with blood cancer receive the care they need.
TLR Foundation Values
Be Generous
With your time, energy, knowledge, kindness and ideas.
Think Big
We’re here to change lives and make the world a better place.
Work Smart
Keep learning, collaborating and supporting each other.
Get Stuff Done
Team up, focus, and follow through to make good things happen.
Have Fun Doing It
Make the most of every moment together.
Be a Legend, Save a Life
For someone being treated for blood cancer, a stem cell donor can mean everything. By joining the stem cell donor registry, you’re giving someone a real chance at life.
Not everyone will donate stem cells, and that’s okay. You can still help by fundraising, donating, or spreading the word to people aged 18 to 35. Every action brings hope closer to someone who needs it.