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‘If you’re on the fence about signing up, I would just say just bite the bullet and do it.’ – Pip’s RideLondon story

‘If you’re on the fence about signing up, I would just say just bite the bullet and do it.’ – Pip’s RideLondon story

Hayley TomkinsonMarch 29, 2019 by Hayley Tomkinson

Pip has found motivation for taking on RideLondon in some incredible places – from supporting one of her closest friends, to becoming a stem cell donor herself! This is her amazing, and lifesaving, journey. I signed up to the stem cell register through Anthony Nolan in 2013 when one of my closest friends was diagnosed…

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Filed Under: Supporter Stories Tagged With: charity fundraising, donor stories, stem cell donation

Music for life – Emma’s fundraising story

Music for life – Emma’s fundraising story

April 9, 2018 by Priscilla Eyles

After having two stem cell transplants and celebrating 20 years in remission, Emma was inspired to put on a music charity night.  With the help of friends, fellow musicians and family she managed to raise over £2,000. Here she writes about her journey leading up to this special night.  2017 marked a special milestone in my life…

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Filed Under: Patient Services & Insight, Supporter Stories Tagged With: charity fundraising, charity music nights, chronic myeloid leukaemia, fundraising, fundraising events, fundraising nights, leukaemia, patient stories, remission, stem cell transplant recipient

Coming to terms with a parent’s death – Gabriella’s fundraising story

Coming to terms with a parent’s death – Gabriella’s fundraising story

March 26, 2018 by Priscilla Eyles

After Gabriella’s dad passed away, she was compelled to spread the word about Anthony Nolan and start fundraising. This not only raised vital funds, but helped her to come to terms with her loss. My dad’s diagnosis and donor I first became aware of Anthony Nolan when I was 17 and my dad was diagnosed…

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Filed Under: Supporter Stories Tagged With: charity fundraising, family bereavement, fundraising, non-Hodgkins Lymphona

Project Hope: Jaya’s story

Project Hope: Jaya’s story

Sam ButlerDecember 14, 2017 by Sam Butler

  ‘When it comes to your own health, being a doctor can be both a blessing and a curse.’ In 2014, Jaya Ravindran found out that he had acute T cell lymphoblastic lymphoma/leukaemia – a kind of blood cancer. As a doctor himself, he knew all too well how things could go, which, he says,…

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Filed Under: Supporter Stories Tagged With: charity fundraising, leukaemia, real stories, stem cell register

Non-monetary donations you can make to charity

Non-monetary donations you can make to charity

Sam ButlerMarch 1, 2016 by Sam Butler

All charities rely on donations from their supporters – but giving cash is just one of the many ways you can help. There are lots of great ways to support instead of – or as well as! – giving cash. Our latest infographic highlights just some non-monetary donations that you can make to support your favourite causes.

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Filed Under: Supporter Stories, Uncategorized Tagged With: charity fundraising, donations, fundraising

The Cycling Scouser and his 10,000 lifesaving miles – Andrew’s story

The Cycling Scouser and his 10,000 lifesaving miles – Andrew’s story

Sam ButlerDecember 29, 2015 by Sam Butler

Throughout 2015, we’ve been following the utterly amazing story of Andrew Rogerson – the Cycling Scouser, who spent five months travelling 10,000 miles from Shanghai to Liverpool – all to support Anthony Nolan’s lifesaving work, and inspired by a very special young boy.

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Filed Under: Supporter Stories Tagged With: barrow for marrow, charity fundraising, cycling scouser

Recent News

‘You’re constantly aware that you’re carrying something that could save a life.’ – Peter’s volunteer stem cell courier story

March 2, 2021 by Louise Jones

‘Looking after yourself’ – from a health psychologist’s perspective

February 24, 2021 by Clare McCrudden

‘It really is so easy, yet the difference you’ll be making is phenomenal.’ – Sean’s double stem cell donation

February 5, 2021 by Anya Muir Wood

What do NHS payment models mean for post-transplant care?

January 22, 2021 by Nusha Haghpanah

What factors should you consider when identifying a cell source provider?

December 17, 2020 by Katie Griffee

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