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First successful stem cell donor match found through intercontinental recruitment drive

# The South African Bone Marrow Registry has found its first stem cell match through a global donor drive. Bradley Peters, from the United Kingdom, matched with a patient in South America after joining the campaign during an awareness event last year. The drive, called Matches on the Map, was started by transplant survivor Robin Lewis and his wife. The team has travelled across several countries to recruit more donors. The registry says more sign-ups could help save many more lives.