About DKMS

Celebrating 10 years of DKMS in the UK

Each month of our 10th anniversary year we will be profiling some of our patients, donors and key supporters - all part of the DKMS family

30/05/2023

Ivor with DKMS UK Head of Fundraising Caroline Richardson

February: Meet Ivor Godfrey-Davies

Patient Ivor met his donor Mark for the very first time in February 2023

Ivor Godrey-Davis and Mark Jones

March: Meet Mark Jones

On 16 February 2023 Mark met Ivor, the patient whose life he saved

Louise Claque out on the fells

April: Meet Lou Clague

Donor Recruitment Manager Lou Clague tells why DKMS' mission is very close to her heart.

Poonam Chand: Bedford Hub Lead

May: Meet Poonam Chand

DKMS volunteer hub leader and donor, Poonam Chand tells us about her relationship with, and hopes for, DKMS.

Barbara Baldwin at a Christmas Fair

June: Meet Barbara Baldwin

Fundraiser Barbara volunteers her skills and beautiful eye for detail to support DKMS!

Sandeep (Gilly) Gill

July: Meet Sandeep (Gilly) Gill

Volunteer Gilly explains what drives him to volunteer for DKMS

Claire Morgan-Hughees kayaking on a lake

August: Meet Claire Morgan-Hughes

Fundraiser and supporter, 'Woman on a Mission' Claire Morgan-Hughes invites us to join her in supporting DKMS.

Priya Davdra

September: Meet Priya Davdra

Actress and DKMS Ambassador Priya Davdra is working with DKMS UK to raise awareness and encourage everyone to sign up as a stem cell donor.

Ian Corpuz leading a fundraising abseiling event at the Olympic Park

October: Meet Ian Corpuz

DKMS Volunteering Manager Ian Corpuz highlights the vital role of DKMS volunteers to our mission.

Zac standing in front of St Ann's College, Oxford

Former patient and Oxford University student Zac Giles is looking to change awareness of stem cell donation.

December

January

Help us find more donors

Everyone who needs a blood stem cell transplant must find their potential donor. Can you help?

Put in a Pound!

Register as a donor

Start a virtual donor drive