In July 2019, my family was hit hard when we found out that my sister, at aged 20, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a form of blood cancer.

In October 2019, my partner ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Anthony Nolan in support of her best friend who passed away from the effects of blood cancer. 

Both of these events have made me very aware of the work that Anthony Nolan do and inspired me to not only join the register, but try and help any way I can.

Every day, Anthony Nolan saves the lives of people with a blood cancer or blood disorder. We do this by matching incredible individuals willing to donate their stem cells to people who desperately need a lifesaving transplant. We also carry out cutting edge scientific research, fund specialist post-transplant nurses and support patients and their families through the transplant process and beyond. We won’t stop until we save the lives of everyone who needs a stem cell transplant. Every penny you donate brings us closer to that day.