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…
Music for life – Emma’s fundraising story
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…
Coming to terms with a parent’s death – Gabriella’s fundraising story
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…
Project Hope: Jaya’s story
‘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,…
Non-monetary donations you can make to charity
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.
The Cycling Scouser and his 10,000 lifesaving miles – Andrew’s story
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.