‘When I was told I needed a stem cell transplant, I assumed a sibling would be a match for me. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case, which is when I heard about the donor register and the fact a stranger could save my life. I was filled with hope. But currently, there is no matching donor’

Every 27 seconds someone, somewhere in the world is diagnosed with blood cancer, like Rakesh. Often their only hope of survival is a stem cell transplant from a stranger and DKMS works hard to add as many potential lifesavers to the blood stem cell registry as possible.

The money you raise and donate will add more potentially life-saving matches to this register, as adding each one costs DKMS £40, and give more people with blood cancer and blood disorders a second chance at life.

To register as a potential blood stem cell donor, please click here: www.dkms.org.uk/rakesh

Thank you for your support.