'God has sent you a big sister now.' We feel like we're all family.'

Mum shares an inspiring story about her daughter being saved by a stem cell donor after being diagnosed with leukemia.

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'Without a transplant I would have to go to hospital three times a week for dialysis for the rest of my life.'

A fit and healthy man is desperately pleading for a kidney donor after being left bed-bound due to a rare illness.

Full story here -
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'There was a huge amount of relief that there was no searching and waiting. I had a huge amount of gratitude for my brother.'

A man from Penzance donated his stem cells to save his sister's life after she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

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Facebook kidney appeal gives Bev second chance at life.
Two friends who had drifted apart and spoke little for 20 years now have a bond forever after a lifesaving kidney donation brought them back together.

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barnsleychronicle.com/article/28129/…

ICYMI, thousands of #sicklecell warriors have been given a new treatment lifeline by the NHS, following the approval of a new drug.
This innovative treatment could help up to 4,000 people with sickle cell disease as revealed by NHS England
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'It breaks my heart to be in this position yet again.”

Zachary, 2, who has liver and intestinal failure, received a new liver in August 2023 after five unsuccessful matches. Now he needs a new one again.

More here - dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/l…

'It saved my life, not just hers.”

Ex-footballer and actor, Vinnie Jones backs organ donation law change.

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'We couldn't believe it when doctors told us she was so poorly. We were in shock.'
A mum's newborn baby placed on the stem cell transplant list after being diagnosed with rare disease.

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A huge breakthrough today. Voxelotor is now available as treatment for Sickle Cell and through the NHS.

This is one of the biggest breakthroughs in treatment for sickle cell in recent decades.

This roll out is part of our wider drive to improve the quality and experience of care for sickle cell patients and tackle the stigma and challenges they have told me they face.

Thousands of people with haemolytic anaemia caused by sickle cell disease will be able to access new treatment voxelotor from today.

Our committee has recommended the daily tablets as an option in final draft guidance.

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“You could be giving someone with blood cancer or a blood disorder a second chance at life, and precious time with their loved ones.”

A South Derry woman is urging people to help save lives by joining the #stemcell register.

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'Through the organ donations, we are also hopeful that another family will get to experience a miracle thanks to our boys.'

Organ donations from two brothers could save many other lives.

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'My heart is full of joy and happiness.'

ACLT supporter, Floella Benjamin will be the recipient of the highest accolade the awards organisation can give after BAFTA announced she will be awarded a BAFTA Fellowship.

Full story here - shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2…

“This is why registering for organ donation is so important.”

A young boy no longer has to travel for treatment thanks to his father’s kidney donation.

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A mum from Plymouth received a #stemcell transplant after being given a life-threatening diagnosis after her husband made her visit the GP because of a cough.
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'I just knew it was the right thing to do.'
Sammy, 2, gets life-saving kidney from uncle.

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