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As our daily norms continue to change due to the COVID-19 virus the overall messaging that we must all do our part to keep ourselves and each other safe remains the same. Only essential businesses are permitted to remain open. Similar to a hospital, grocery store, or pharmacy, donating blood is essential to ensure the health of our communities.

The work we do here at StemExpress is considered essential and therefore we will remain open at all of our locations throughout the United States.

We cannot thank you enough for your donation at StemExpress.  As the Coronavirus begins to have an increased impact on our communities, we wanted to connect and inform you of the steps we are taking to keep everyone healthy and safe. Our collection centers are cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis. We are also…

At StemExpress, our goal is to make each blood and bone marrow donation a positive experience from start to finish. Here are seven reasons why donating with StemExpress is unique, different and enjoyable.  Personable and Friendly Staff The StemExpress team takes time to get to know our amazing donors and treats them like family. But…

Dustin is passionate about research. Here’s why.

Why is Research Important to You? 

Since I’ve been diabetic for nearly 27 years, I am a big supporter of stem cell research. I’ve seen a lot of advances in science in regards to diabetes ever since I got it when I was 14. 

I know what it is like firsthand to live with something that I didn’t ask for. There are some days when I have to force myself to go out and do things, I mean I got a 6-year-old son I have to take care of. I got to go to work. I got to do normal life things every day, and it can be hard a lot of times with diabetes.

Kirk Labar, East Norriton StemExpress Site Manager, knows firsthand how advancements in medical research can transform and save lives – including his own. Here’s why.

I’ve always donated blood. I’ve been donating whole blood and platelets ever since I was a teenager in high school. I had no idea that StemExpress existed, but I fell in love with it right away. I have been able to help not one person, but countless amounts of people.