Contribute to Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

Living with rheumatoid arthritis involves daily challenges of pain and mobility. By donating your blood, plasma, or white blood cells, which contain vital antibodies and proteins, you help researchers understand RA better and develop innovative treatments. Each donation has the potential to significantly impact research aimed at easing pain and improving health for millions.

Donor requirements for participation:

  • You must be clinically diagnosed by a medical professional. Confirmation of the diagnosis and/or treatment must be verified with your physician.
  • Be pre-screened to determine eligibility.
  • You’re willing to donate whole blood, plasma or white blood cells through the apheresis process.
  • You must have a photo ID and be able to provide your social security number or proof of citizenship.
  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • You must weight at least 110 lbs.
  • You must disclose if you have ever been diagnosed with Hepatitis C and/or HIV.

For questions and concerns about requirements or participation, contact us at (833) GO-4-CURE.

Why Donate?

Join the fight against RA by donating blood or plasma today. Your contributions enable groundbreaking research and potential breakthroughs in treatment. Feel empowered knowing each donation supports the quest for a cure and offers you financial compensation for your time.

Benefits of Donating:

Donating is not only an act of generosity but also a rewarding experience. Receive up to $500 in compensation, engage with a supportive community, and possibly improve your own health through regular donations that help manage iron levels and heart health.

Donation Process:

Learn More About Our Donation Process 

  1. Learn More: Fill out the form or call us to speak with a donor recruitment coordinator for a pre-screening interview. 
  2. On-site Health Screening: If pre-screening qualifies you, your visit will include a full health screening. 
  3. Donation: If eligible, you will proceed to donate blood, plasma, or white blood cells. 
  4. Post-Donation: Relax and receive compensation for your time and effort. 

Donors are screened according to AABB guidelines and undergo a complete battery of required infectious disease tests. Donors may be eligible to receive up to $500 per donation. 

 

Schedule your donation today and help TARGET A CURE. Fill out the form or call (833) GO-4-CURE to speak with a donor coordinator. Each donation counts, and your participation can make a life-changing difference.

Living with a chronic illness can pose great challenges to your daily activity. Being proactive with treatment and donating to research can be a beneficial addition to your routine management. Discovering that you have a disease can be overwhelming with many unanswered questions and concerns. One that may come to mind is “how can I help someone else that may go the same process and struggles that I have experienced?” You can help by becoming a Specialty Antibody donor!

Participating in research allows scientists and clinicians find new treatments, tests and quicker diagnostic methods to improve patient outcomes and, hopefully, prevent the disease in the future.

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