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Priya’s fiancé Dave is asking others to join him in honouring Priya’s memory by continuing the work she started in the fight against blood cancer. Here he tells her story and how you can help.

Emma was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in November 2020, 1 week before her 16th birthday.

Daniel is a bright and bubbly 14-year-old. He loves the outdoors and happily seeks out new challenges.

Elaiya is 18 months old and has the most endearing, loving and warm personality. People who come across her often fall for her, as she leaves such a positive and joyful impression.

Florence, age 6, was initially unwell with a high temperature approximately 2 weeks prior to her Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) diagnosis.

Four-year-old Dillan was first diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in May 2020, when the UK was in the first lockdown.

Evie is just 15 months old. She’s a cheerful baby despite having spent a fair proportion of her life in hospital.

As a full-time dad of twin daughters, George spends all his time, focus and energy on his family.

As a baby, Josie was not only smaller than average, but her development was also slower than expected. At eleven months old, she was still not sitting nor able to hold her own head up, unaided.

Did you know that you have the potential to save a life? At DKMS we are passionate about matching potential lifesavers with people with blood cancer and blood disorders that need a second chance of life.

Jackie needs a donor to save her life. In late 2021 her life was turned upside down when she developed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Here she shares her story.

Andrea, 49, was recently diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia. Her only hope now is a blood stem cell transplant from a stranger. Currently, there is no match for Andrea worldwide.

Mart, one of Festival Place’s Duty Managers, is pretty incredible. His partner Kayleigh, also part of the Festival Place family, wants to tell his myeloma story and ask for your help.

Lizella are holding a Charity Fashion Show, bringing together 250 people not only to experience their amazing show but to raise awareness of DKMS, to raise funds for their work and in particular to recruit blood stem cell donors.

Malee, 8, has been diagnosed with two serious conditions related to blood cancer, one of which is leukaemia.

“Mattes is really cool about it, takes the illness in his stride and finds the strength to smile despite everything.”

Isabelle, 13, was diagnosed with two serious blood disorders, including aplastic anaemia, a condition where the body does not produce enough blood cells, in August 2021.

Ethan, 10, was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia in December 2021 after initially being rushed to hospital with suspected leukaemia.

Ruth, 36, is asking for your help to find her matching donor.

“As a Mum to Archie, all I want is for my son to have his life back. But I also want to raise awareness for every single person needing a transplant. Until you're in this position, it's hard to imagine what it's like.”

We urgently need donors from South Asian backgrounds to help the patients below. People with black, Asian or other minority backgrounds only have a 20% chance of finding a matching stem cell donor compared to 69% for people with European backgrounds. Can you help change this? Please register today.

"Foxes Netball Club has a strong family ethos with 'Love & Strength' as the club mantra. We are keen to keep Izzie involved in netball. As a club we are well aware of the strength and support the wider netball community will provide, as we are one big netball family."

Isabelle, 13, was diagnosed with two serious blood disorders, including aplastic anaemia, a condition where the body does not produce enough blood cells, in August 2021.

NatWest Group is delighted to support Kate and DKMS both in raising awareness and inviting colleagues, friends and family to join the stem cell register. Here’s to making a positive difference!

Esha, aged four, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in May this year.

Every 20 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with blood cancer. Many will search within their own family for a matching person who can donate their blood stem cells, however only 30% will be lucky enough to find a matching family member.

About four years ago, a colleague shared with me and other colleagues that a young girl was desperately in need of a blood stem cell donor due to suffering from leukaemia.

This year’s theme for Equinix Impact Month is ‘Together’, and we are continuing the momentum from last year to look at making a difference in the world.

Matt Baggs, 32, was diagnosed with two forms of Leukaemia, ALL and CML, on August 27 2020. Matt is an active, fit man, who will rarely be found sitting down, if he and his partner Chloe aren't mountain biking in the forest, they will be doing some DIY or planning an adventurous trip.

Give me a chance - I’m 28... and not ready to die just yet. Sheldon, 28, from Malvern in Worcestershire (originally from Cardiff), was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2016. Here, the busy supermarket manager shares his highs and lows and his desperate search for a stem cell donor.

Every 20 minutes someone in the UK, such as Pete, above, is diagnosed with blood cancer.

By taking the step to register as a blood stem cell donor, you may one day save a life. It was this incredible, selfless action that means Luke is here to tell you his story. We think you’re amazing.

By taking the step to register as a blood stem cell donor, you may one day save a life. We think you’re incredible.