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Losing someone after their stem cell transplant – Darren’s story

Losing someone after their stem cell transplant – Darren’s story

Hayley LeonardDecember 11, 2018 by Hayley Leonard

Losing someone close to you after a stem cell transplant can be devastating. Although it’s a challenging treatment, there is often a lot of hope that it will give a long-term remission. Sadly, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, it’s not always successful.  At Anthony Nolan we’ve been working with people who have lost…

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Filed Under: Supporter Stories Tagged With: family bereavement, leukaemia, stem cell transplant

‘I felt an immense sense of pride’ – Luke’s donation story

‘I felt an immense sense of pride’ – Luke’s donation story

June 13, 2018 by Priscilla Eyles

Luke Benjamin joined our register as a way of paying tribute to the memory of his recently departed grandparents. The call to be a match turned a miserable day travelling into one of the most exciting days of his life and ultimately lead to a life changing experience.  One chapter ends, another begins… I heard about Anthony Nolan while…

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Filed Under: Donor Stories, Supporter Stories Tagged With: #BeALifesaver, anthony nolan, bone marrow donation, bone marrow donors, family bereavement, real stories, stem cell donation, stem cell donor, stem cell register

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

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