Kevin Kararwa Leukaemia Trust

20/01/2026

Dispelling myths helps parents focus on what truly matters: recognising persistent warning signs, seeking timely care, and trusting that today’s treatments offer children not just survival, but the chance for a healthy future.

Oncologist debunks 5 myths about childhood cancer Childhood cancer is frightening, but knowledge empowers families. Dispelling myths helps parents focus on what truly matters: recognising persistent warning signs, seeking timely care, and trusting that today’s treatments offer children not just su...

18/01/2026

Some love doesn’t fade.
At Kevin Kararwa Leukaemia Trust, love means giving hope and saving lives.

🤍 Join the stem cell register
🤍 Stand with families affected by blood cancer

17/01/2026

Kevin Kararwa Leukaemia Trust exists to give hope to people facing blood cancer by raising awareness and increasing stem cell donor registration with a focus on Black and ethnic minority communities who face significantly lower chances of finding a match. Find us

15/01/2026

Manchester Royal Infirmary delivers UK first NHS treatment to a patient with an aggressive blood cancer

A 28-year-old patient with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, has become the first patient in the UK to be treated on the NHS with an innovative personalised therapy at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The CAR-T treatment, known as obe-cel, has been developed, researched, and manufactured in the UK and speci...

13/01/2026

Stem cell matches are strongly ethnicity specific because tissue types (HLA markers) are inherited and closely linked to ancestry. People are far more likely to find a life-saving match from someone who shares a similar ethnic background.

Patients from Black, Asian, mixed-heritage, and minority ethnic communities often face longer waits and lower chances of finding a suitable donor, simply because these groups are under-represented on stem cell registers. Increasing donor diversity isn’t just important; it’s critical. Every new registrant from an under-represented community significantly improves the chances that someone, somewhere, will find the match they desperately need.

https://www.kkltrust.org/?page_id=11358

12/01/2026

A single choice can transform a life. By joining the stem cell register, you could become the lifeline someone with blood cancer or a blood disorder is desperately waiting for. Your decision today could mean a second chance, renewed hope, and a future for a patient and their family when they need it most.

For more info visit > https://www.kkltrust.org/?page_id=10765

10/01/2026

Your donation powers family support, lifesaving education, and crucial donor recruitment so more people, especially in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, have a real chance of finding a matching stem cell donor.

Why Your Donation Matters Fund Awareness Campaigns Your donation helps us reach more BAME communities with life-saving information about stem cell donation. Support Patients & Families We provide food parcels, emotional support, and counseling to families affected by blood cancers. Increase Donor Re...

07/01/2026

Your age, location and current health status are important. Learn More > https://kkltrust.org/?page_id=10765

05/01/2026

We’re inviting our amazing community from transplant recipients, carers, registered stem cell donors and supporters to share a short statement or a video clip about how you registered, what hope means to you, or what motivated you to support the fight against leukaemia.
Send us your clip via DM. Together, we can inspire someone else today.

02/01/2026

As we welcome 2026, let’s do something unforgettable and make this the year of hope, action, and life.
By registering, donating, or spreading awareness, YOU can change someone’s story.
For more info regarding stem cell visit link in my Bio

02/01/2026

As we welcome 2026, let’s do something unforgettable and make this the year of hope, action, and life.
By registering, donating, or spreading awareness, YOU can change someone’s story.
For more info regarding stem cell visit > https://www.kkltrust.org/?page_id=10765

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Kevin Kararwa Leukaemia Trust!
Thank you for standing with us, supporting families, and helping save lives. This year, we'll continue our mission with even greater determination to raise awareness, grow stem cell registrations, and ensure no one faces blood cancer alone. Together, we save lives.