Nine years ago, my dad received a stem cell transplant from an American donor via Anthony Nolan, something we will be forever grateful for.

There’s some more on what AN do below, but their international reach is really important (there were no suitable British donors for dad), as is their research. To help that just a little bit, I’m putting myself through the Richmond half-marathon on September 10 in order to raise some money for AN’s vital work. Please donate a few quid if you 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.