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War hero ‘finds himself needing help from others’ in stem cell transplant appeal

Former RAF Chinook pilot Chris Gordon was given an award for his bravery in 2013.

The Independent UK · Sep 23

British war hero launches appeal for stem cell donor after life-threatening diagnosis

Former RAF Chinook pilot Chris Gordon, 43, received a medal for gallantry from the late Queen in 2013 for his life-saving work during the war in Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Mother issues urgent stem cell donor plea to save sons with rare genetic disorder

It’s hoped a transplant will give them ‘a chance at a normal life’

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Young thalassemia survivor meets German donor

 17-year-old Chirag, a thalassemia survivor from India, finally met the man who gave him a second chance at life – his stem cell donor, Roman Simnizki from Germany. Chirag battled thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. For almost ten years, the family searched for an…

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

Mother of blood cancer survivor in drive for stem cell donors in England

Sarah Cripps launches Swab to Save a Child campaign to encourage more people to register to donate

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

Mothers’ group calls for ‘life-saving’ stem cell donors

The network is working with blood cancer charity DKMS on its Swab to Save a Child campaign.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

US child cancer patient ‘overwhelmed’ meeting Yorkshire donor who saved his life

James Benzel cried and hugged his donor, Luke Bugdol, when they met for the first time at DKMS’ annual London gala on Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Scots teacher who became charity's 2000th stem cell donor hopes to 'give someone a second chance at life'

Amy Pringle from Glasgow has donated her stem cells to help treat someone with blood cancer.

Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023

Teacher feels ‘very lucky’ to be charity’s 2,000th stem cell donor

Amy Pringle, 28, from Glasgow, found out about becoming a stem cell donor when staff at her school were giving blood.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Ivor was told he had just days to live - and then Mark came along

Stem cell treatment was his 'only real hope' - and it worked

Wales Online · Feb 17, 2023