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26/05/2026

Without someone like you, none of these moments would be possible.

By supporting our lifesaving work, you're giving others the chance to celebrate birthdays, graduate university, start a family, and so much more.

So whether you’re taking on a fundraising challenge, telling friends and family about our work, volunteering your time with us, or on the stem cell register yourself – thank you 💚

💭 What milestones have you been able to celebrate with your loved ones after your stem cell transplant?

“I started to feel poorly, with symptoms of a chest infection which I assumed would go away, because I was a healthy 21 ...
25/05/2026

“I started to feel poorly, with symptoms of a chest infection which I assumed would go away, because I was a healthy 21 year old, but it didn’t. I went to the doctor several times to get antibiotics, but I was getting worse. The last time I saw my GP, he thought I had sepsis, and told me to go straight to A&E.”

“When I got to hospital, they discovered there was fluid surrounding my heart and lungs, and it needed draining ASAP. That meant I had to be moved to a different hospital, and went straight in for a procedure to remove the pressure around my heart.”

“They sent me for various scans, but it wasn’t until the next day that the haematology team came, and confirmed after a bone marrow biopsy that I had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, with T-cell variant.”

“I began chemotherapy, and as I went through each round, my doctor was searching for a matching stem cell donor. Thankfully, I went into remission and a matching donor was found! He was a German man, just a couple of years old than me.”

“In November, thanks to my donor, I was admitted to hospital ahead of my stem cell transplant. Healing was really tough - I struggled with extreme mucositis and feeling very tired. It’s now been 9 months since I was diagnosed, and I’m starting to feel more like myself again. Walking is starting to feel a bit easier, and I’m continuing to be monitored by the hospital.”

“My donor saved my life. With the variant of cancer I had, my only option was to have a stem cell transplant. Without him donating, my story could’ve ended a lot differently. I’m so thankful for my doctors, and to Anthony Nolan for getting people to join the register.”

Thankfully, Carlie-Jayne is looking forward to a healthy future now, but recovery has been tough. At Anthony Nolan, as well as finding matching donors for people in need of a stem cell transplant, we’re here to support patients and families going through the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process. If you need support, or just someone to talk to, we’re here on 0303 303 0303 or at patientinfo@anthonynolan.org.

“Donating my stem cells at the same time as Arsenal winning the league for the first time in 22 years was a special and ...
24/05/2026

“Donating my stem cells at the same time as Arsenal winning the league for the first time in 22 years was a special and emotional moment. A lot of pride, both in myself and for my club.”

Tom joined the stem cell register 10 years ago when Anthony Nolan visited his university during a campaign for a student called Lara, who urgently needed a stem cell transplant. As someone with White-Asian mixed heritage himself, Tom understood how much harder it can be for people from mixed heritage backgrounds to find a matching donor - and signed up there and then.

A decade later, he got the call he never expected: he was a match for someone in need of a stem cell transplant.

His donation happened during a huge week for Arsenal fans - the club’s first league title in 22 years. While fans gathered outside the Emirates to celebrate, Tom was in hospital donating his stem cells to help a stranger.

“Knowing that those hopefully lifesaving cells were on their to someone in need by the time the final whistle was blown at the Vitality meant I could breathe a big sigh of relief. In the words of Declan Rice… it was done.”

For Tom, football and stem cell donation have something in common: hope.

“Stem cell registers, like Anthony Nolan, give hope to thousands of people and I’d encourage everyone in the Arsenal and wider football community who is able, to think about registering. Doing so could give another person a chance to watch another match, celebrate another title with the rest of us, or spend time with the people they love.”

A massive thank you to Tom, for helping a stranger 💚

“Not everyone gets to hear that bell ring once, but Dolcie‑Mae got to ring it twice - twice the fight, twice the strengt...
22/05/2026

“Not everyone gets to hear that bell ring once, but Dolcie‑Mae got to ring it twice - twice the fight, twice the strength, twice the courage.”

We’re so happy to share that Dolcie-Mae rang the end of treatment bell for the second time last month!

You might recognise little Dolcie-Mae from the appeal we ran in early 2025, when she was just a few months old. Dolcie was diagnosed with HLH, a rare immune disorder, and needed a stem cell transplant to survive.

Dolcie-Mae received a stem cell transplant in March, but heartbreakingly she relapsed. Then earlier this year, she received a second stem cell transplant – giving her and her family hope for the future.

Now, Dolcie-Mae has finished treatment and her mum Courtney is looking forward to the future, with her family back together.

“At just 1 year old, she has shown more bravery and fight than most people will in a lifetime. I couldn’t be prouder of her and everything she’s overcome - and now the moment we’ve all been waiting for… treatment is finished, and she got to ring the bell. not everyone gets to hear it once but she got to ring it twice🥰😭”

Being on the stem cell register, or supporting our lifesaving work, means we can help give families like Dolcie-Mae’s hope for the future.

Discover how you can support us: https://www.anthonynolan.org/help-save-a-life

“All I wanted was for my family to be supported as much as they needed to be and for more people to sign up to the stem ...
21/05/2026

“All I wanted was for my family to be supported as much as they needed to be and for more people to sign up to the stem cell register to help me, or someone like me. The appeal they ran along with Emily’s Army was amazing, and Anthony Nolan still support us 3 years on.”

Three years ago, we ran an appeal when Emily was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, needing a stem cell transplant to survive.
We’re so pleased to say that now Emily is doing incredibly well – and thanks to her donor, she’s achieving some huge milestones!

"I am finally getting back to living my life - my boyfriend and I have recently moved into our first house, which is huge for us! We’ve been making up for lost time by going on lots of holidays, including a cruise which is something he had planned for us before my transplant as something to look forward to.”

“I am in my second year of my solicitor apprenticeship, and have passed all my exams so far. I’m back at the gym and finally getting my strength back up too.”

“The biggest milestone for me was finally having my hair cut. I never thought the day would come where my hair would be long enough but I’m now going on my 6th cut!!”

We’re so happy to see Emily achieving her dreams – and want to thank everyone who joined the stem cell register in Emily’s name.

If you know someone who is going through a diagnosis and has been told they might need a stem cell transplant, please do let them know we’re right here to help . We have an incredible team that can provide support, advice or just a listening ear – and we can also help share their story more widely, to encourage more people to join the stem cell register in their name.

“I didn’t think twice about proceeding with the stem cell transplant. I felt as if this was my chance to give something ...
19/05/2026

“I didn’t think twice about proceeding with the stem cell transplant. I felt as if this was my chance to give something back that could really help someone and set a good example to my boy.”



George joined the stem cell register in 2022 after a close friend was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia - “I remember how concerned I was at the time and wished there was something I could do to help them. Then in July 2025 I became a father to my beautiful son, which gave me a different perspective on how precious life is and how I’d feel if he ever fell ill.”

A few years later, George got the call to help a stranger in need.

“I arrived at 9am, by 2:30pm the transplant was complete. I couldn’t believe how painless and straightforward it was - it was like giving blood in a big comfy bed for five hours being waited on hand and foot.”

“Two days later I received a follow up call to tell me my stem cells had been received. This whole experience has been absolutely wonderful and it was my absolute privilege to be able to help someone in need, I look forward to being able to do it again.”

A huge thank you to George for donating his stem cells to a complete stranger. 💚

If you’re aged 16-30, joining the stem cell register is quick and easy. You might never get the call to donate but if you do, you could save someone’s life. Just like George did.

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19/05/2026

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“To you this might seem small, but to me it’s everything, because it’s the chance of a lifetime with my mum. Even if you’re not my mum’s match, you could save someone else’s life, so please sign up.”

Nidahl is 24, and right now her mum Zeinab is going through one of the toughest times of her life. After being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in January, she’s currently going through chemotherapy – and if she reaches remission, she’ll need a stem cell transplant.

Zeinab’s consultant told the family that it would be harder to find a match due to her ethnic background – Zeinab is Eritrean - so Nidahl has been inspired to take action and raise more awareness to help her mum and other people awaiting a stem cell transplant.

“As human beings, the number one thing I believe in is that we have a moral responsibility to help each other because at the end of the day, we are all the same.”

“Imagine if your parent or your loved one needed a lifesaving transplant, all it takes is someone to take five minutes out of their day to register - it's that easy.”

"A stem cell transplant takes only a few hours from a donor, but can grant a lifetime for the patient.”

Aged 16-30? Join the stem cell register today: anthonynolan.org/match4mum

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“I remember thinking, you’d never know what that young lad had been through because he was just having so much fun,” Gle...
13/05/2026

“I remember thinking, you’d never know what that young lad had been through because he was just having so much fun,” Glenn said. “When his parents explained how simple it was to join the stem cell register, I went home and signed up straight away.”

Last year, Glenn worked at Family Camp - an annual free residential camp for children and their families, who have been through or are going through stem cell transplant and CAR-T therapy journeys, in partnership with Over The Wall Camp.

During Family Camp, Glenn met a number of families, but one in particular stuck in his mind. They spoke about their child’s transplant journey and how a stranger had been their match. Until then, Glenn had assumed only family members could donate stem cells.

Six months later, Glenn had a missed call – and a voicemail to say that he was a potential match for someone just like that little boy he met, who was in need of a stem cell transplant.

Despite a phobia of needles, Glenn selflessly went ahead with the donation, giving someone somewhere another chance of life – just like the little boy he met at Family Camp.

Family Camp can be lifechanging – for people like Glenn, but even more so for the families who join us.
If you have a child who is going through or has been through a stem cell transplant or CAR-T therapy, apply to join us for Family Camp 2026 today: https://www.anthonynolan.org/patients-and-families/support-parents-family-and-friends/family-camp

12/05/2026

"Not all superheroes wear capes, some wear nurses uniforms..." 💚

Watch the moment we surprised Laura, the lead nurse at our cell collection centre, with someone whose husband she cared for when she worked as an apheresis nurse with patients.

Heartbreakingly, Xander passed away after his stem cell transplant due to graft vs host disease, but his wife Laura is forever grateful for the support Laura gave them during his treatment.

PS: Watch to the end for an extra surprise - you might need a tissue!

Going through stem cell transplants or CAR-T cell therapy can be incredibly challenging, daunting and tough – but we hav...
11/05/2026

Going through stem cell transplants or CAR-T cell therapy can be incredibly challenging, daunting and tough – but we have a fantastic team who are here to support you at every step of the way.

One of those people is Rachel, our lead nurse – and tomorrow she’ll be answering all your questions.
So whether it’s about stem cell transplants, the treatment journey, or recovery, pop them in the comments below and Rachel will do her best to answer them!

“To finally meet the people behind the anonymous emails and letters was a truly magical and memorable experience...to se...
07/05/2026

“To finally meet the people behind the anonymous emails and letters was a truly magical and memorable experience...to see and hear what a difference this has made to Anthony and his family's life will always be a wonderful memory in my life.”

In 2019, Liv received a life-changing call- three years after joining the stem cell register, she had been identified as a potential match for someone in need.

In March 2020, just before COVID lockdown began, she went ahead and donated her stem cells. At the time, she didn’t know who would receive them, just that they needed her help.

But that person was Anthony and six years later, they were finally able to meet, travelling to his hometown in Malta.

“Anthony and all of his family were beyond kind and said such wonderful things to me, and generously bought me gifts, but I kept saying to them, this could have been anyone, it just happened to be me!”

Thanks to Liv’s decision to join the stem cell register, Anthony was given another chance at life and is now living happily and healthy with his family.

“I will continue to urge anyone to join! To anyone who has not joined the register yet, do it! There is nothing scary about saving someone's life!”

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