Qualifications to register as a volunteer donor Those between 20 and 50 years of age. Those who fully comprehend the implications of marrow donation. Those who have obtained the consent of their family. People who do not qualify The following people are not qualified to register. Those who are under medical treatment or on medication (especially for chronic diseases such as bronchial asthma). Those who have a history of malignant tumors (cancer), collagen diseases (rheumatoid arthritis etc.), myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, apoplexy, malignant hyperthermia (including family members), etc.. Those with blood pressure over 150 or below 89. Those who have had transfusions in the past, who have infectious diseases such as viral hepatitis, syphilis, or who are anemic or have hematologic diseases. Males who weigh below 45kg, females below 40kg. Obese people. (Those who exceed the standard weight [(height - 100)×0.9] by 40%.) You will be given a donor card when you register and a newsletter will be sent to you regularly. For inquiries and further information, contact: Free Dial Tel. 0120−377−465 Japan Marrow Donor Foundation Shinjuku IS Building, 13-12 Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 160-0022 Telephone Number, Japan (81)-03-3355-5041 Facsimile (81)-03-3355-5090 Bank account for donation: Ordinary account 4000593 Daiichi-Kangyo Bank Head Office.