Meghana Raj Sarja Urges Mothers to Back Adult Children as Blood Stem Cell Donors on World Cancer Day
Bengaluru, February 5: Marking World Cancer Day, actor Meghana Raj Sarja joined hands with DKMS Foundation India to appeal to mothers and families across the country to support adult children who wish to register as potential blood stem cell donors. The initiative seeks to address fears and misconceptions surrounding donation and strengthen India’s donor registry for patients battling blood cancer and serious blood disorders.
As part of the campaign, Meghana released an emotional Kannada video on her Instagram page, speaking directly to mothers. Acknowledging their natural instinct to protect their children, she urged families to seek accurate information and stand by informed decisions taken by those aged 18 and above who choose to register as donors.
Speaking as a mother, Meghana highlighted that for many patients with blood cancer, thalassemia or aplastic anaemia, a blood stem cell transplant is often the only life-saving treatment. Yet, finding a suitable match remains extremely rare—sometimes as low as one in a million. Addressing common concerns, she clarified that blood stem cell donation is not organ donation, is a safe and voluntary process similar to platelet donation, does not cause long-term weakness or affect fertility, and that the body naturally replenishes donated stem cells.
“I understand the fear and questions a donor’s mother may have,” Meghana said. “But when adult children take an informed step to help save a life, a mother’s support can make an enormous difference—not just to her child, but to a patient waiting for hope.”
Patrick Paul, Executive Chairman, DKMS India, said Meghana’s voice brings credibility and emotional connect to the cause. He noted that with only 0.09% of India’s eligible population registered as donors, family support—especially from mothers—can help overcome the country’s genetic bottleneck and improve patient outcomes.
Healthy Indian adults aged 18–55 can register by ordering a free home swab kit from DKMS India’s website.
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