Becoming a sperm donor is a powerful way to help people build the families they dream of. It’s also a process that comes with clear medical, personal, and logistical criteria to ensure safety and success for all involved.
If you’ve ever thought about donating, here’s a straightforward checklist to help you determine if you might be eligible and are interested in donating through Cascade Cryobank:
We require that you are between 21 and 39 years old. This age range reflects the period when sperm quality is typically optimal and aligns with established medical guidelines for donor programs.
Donors are expected to be in good health. This includes:
Being physically active and free from serious illness
Having no major medical issues outside of common, non-chronic conditions
Maintaining a healthy height-to-weight ratio
If you’ve had serious illnesses or inherited conditions, those may be discussed during the screening process.
You’ll be asked to provide detailed information about your own health and your family’s health history. This is to help ensure that the donor program maintains high safety and quality standards for future families.
Factors considered include:
Chronic conditions in your family history
Genetic risks
Lifestyle choices and medical behaviors
Even if you’re unsure about a family condition, it’s best to be honest during the screening phase.
Do you fall in one of these categories? We do require that you have a certain education-level to become a donor. Here are the categories that our donors typically fall under:
Current college or university students
College graduates or post-graduate students
Professionals currently employed or working in a skilled field
This helps establish your background and consistency, especially for open ID programs. This is a guideline to keep in mind as you decide whether or not you want to apply.
You must live near Cascade Cryobank’s location in Lynnwood, Washington. The process requires in-person visits multiple times per month, so geographic proximity is essential.
Donating sperm is not a one-time event. It’s a process that requires a commitment. That being said, once you are expected and you commit to the process, there is some flexibility. Here’s what we require:
A commitment period of about six months
Regular availability (once to three times per week)
Approximately 10–30 minutes per donation visit
This commitment ensures consistency for recipients and helps maintain the quality and reliability of each donor’s contributions.
After submitting your application, you’ll go through several screening steps before being officially accepted. This is an essential step that will determine the health of your body and your sperm. These include:
Semen analysis
Blood testing
Physical exam
Genetic and infectious disease screening
Review of your personal and family medical history
All screenings are provided at no cost to the donor.
Cascade Cryobank uses an Open-ID model, meaning donor-conceived children will have the option to request your identity when they turn 18. Donors must be comfortable with this possibility and willing to participate in that level of openness.
If you meet most of these qualifications, it may be worth applying to become a donor. Even if you’re unsure about one or two items, the screening process will help determine your full eligibility.
Are you interested in becoming a donor? Please visit this page for more information, to determine your eligibility, or to apply: https://cascadecryobank.com/donors/
Cascade Cryobank, located in Lynnwood Washington, helps you grow your family with quality donor sperm derived from a selective screening process.
