It's #InternationalDayofCharity! There are so many different ways you can support our lifesaving work, no matter who you are or where you live. Find out more about how you can get involved: anthonynolan.org/help-save-a-li…

Asia needs to find a stem cell donor. She is half Somalian and half Moroccan; her mixed heritage can make it harder to find a matching donor. Asia is asking you to sign up to the stem cell register, as we try to find her a matching donor: bit.ly/3SQtu4G #RegisterForAsia

Good luck to all our fab Anthony Nolan runners in the #GreatNorthRun Every step of the way you’ll be helping to save lives. 👏👏👏👏

Cell collection is an essential part of Anthony Nolan’s lifesaving work. There is a worldwide shortage and only one fifth of donors are able to donate on the date chosen by the clinician for the patient. This will be transformative in the care and treatment of patients.

Blood cancer and blood disorder patients around the world will benefit from a new cell collection centre at the QMC hospital, Nottingham, stem cell charity Anthony Nolan has announced. Watch BBC Breakfast (item starts at 2 hrs 16 minutes) buff.ly/3ZkKtQB @NottmHospitals

We’re at the #LabourPartyConference speaking to government ministers about the importance of cell therapies, and the steps they can take to unlock the power of these innovative treatments to save and transform lives. A huge thank you to Peter Stefanovic for his continued support.

Advanced cell and gene therapies are the treatment for patients today and tomorrow. Great to hear that the government are committed to making the UK the best place for innovation and trials in this vital space.

“Until we see equivalent progress in every patient – regardless of their ethnicity, socioeconomic status and more – there is more work to be done.” Dr Robert Danby spoke to Shane, about improving equity for stem cell transplant patients. bit.ly/4ewLQ2W

Did you know you can stay on our lifesaving register up until the age of 61? And by doing so you’ll help give the best chance to those looking for their stem cell match.

Lovely swim this morning 😊

On #WorldMentalHealthDay we’re sharing what helped our patients look after their mental health during treatment. Before, during and after your stem cell transplant, our patient support line is here for you Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, so why not give us a call on 0303 303 0303 ☎️

Very very excited to be on my way to the Anthony Nolan Supporter Awards #ANSA’s. I can’t wait to meet all of our wonderful supporters, donors, patients, clinicians, couriers and scientists that make our work possible and take our message far and wide. Anthony Nolan

Now, a very special award – the John Petchey Young Hero award! This goes to an amazing young man, who had a stem cell transplant himself, and shared his story to inspire so many people to support our lifesaving work. A huge congratulations to the wonderful Leland! Leland's Fight

It was amazing to see Leland's Fight take home the John Petchey Young Hero of the Year award last night - and even better to see him show off his dance moves! 🕺 #ANSAs

Good luck to all the fantastic Anthony Nolan runners today. Every step you take and every mile you run is saving lives. Thank you!! 👏🙌👏🙌

We’ve got great smiles, megaphones and banners to cheer all our brilliant runners on. Stay warm all you fab cheerers and supporters. 😊

Very proud to be working in partnership to fund Accelerating Clinical Trials A vital and much needed clinical trial network. Patients deserve better outcomes and this will help us find out how. Anthony Nolan Cure Leukaemia Leukaemia UK

Our players are warming up in a special t-shirt in support of Anthony Nolan, a charity close to Colin Lock's heart 🤝❤️

"It's a numbers game. The more people you have on the stem cell register, the more chance somebody has of finding a match." Femi joined the register and saved a life - and now he's asking you to do the same. Got any questions about donating? let us know 👋

Ever wondered who processes your swab when you send it back to us? Meet Kyle, who leads the team who do exactly that - ensuring your sample of DNA is not only added to the stem cell register, but also ensures your data is protected and encoded in a secure way. 🔒