DKMS Foundation and Bangalore Traffic Police Drive Blood Cancer Awareness with a stem cell donor registration event

70+ Bengaluru traffic police force registered themselves as potential blood stem cell donors.

22 September, 2025, Bengaluru, India – In a significant move to create awareness on blood cancer and other blood disorders, DKMS Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting blood cancer, recently conducted an education session for the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP). The event, held at the Traffic Management Centre, aimed to inform the BTP on the critical need for stem cell donors and the life-saving potential of stem cell therapy for patients in need.

Over100 members from the Bangalore Traffic Police staff attended the session, where they learned about the impact of blood cancer and how a simple cheek swab can be the first step in saving a life of a patient in need. DKMS representatives explained the process of stem cell donation, dispelling common myths and highlighting its safety and ease.

“Our partnership with the Bangalore Traffic Police is a testament to our mission to give patients a second chance at life,” said Patrick Paul, CEO of DKMS India. “These brave men and women manage traffic and give selfless care every day. Today, they have shown their willingness to extend that care to those battling blood cancer and blood disorders. Their decision to register as potential stem cell donors is a powerful act of solidarity and hope.”

The event concluded with an overwhelming response, as more than 70 participants were inspired to register immediately as potential stem cell donors. This act of altruism significantly expands the pool of potential lifesavers in India, increasing the chances for patients awaiting a match.

Honouring the lifeline of Bengaluru, DKMS Foundation also donated 1000 reflective jackets to the BTP. The initiative recognises the spirit of selfless acts, personified by the BTP, while keeping the IT City unencumbered by challenges, including those of the rainy season.

Blood cancer and other blood disorders like thalassemia and aplastic anemia can be cured through a stem cell transplant from a matching donor. However, finding a genetic match is a rare and often difficult process. By increasing the number of registered donors, DKMS aims to provide every patient with a second chance at life.

The initiative reflects a strong partnership that combines the reach, trust, and engagement of the Bengaluru Traffic Police with DKMS’s leadership and expertise in creating a strong registry pool of lifesaving stem cell donors.

Any healthy individual between the age group of 18-55 can register by ordering the home swab kit at https://www.dkms-india.org/register-now. When you receive the kit, fill out the given consent form, swab the inside of your cheeks to collect tissue cells, and return the swab kit. The DKMS laboratory will then analyse your tissue type, and it will be available in the global search for blood stem cell donors.