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Kathryn Cartwright died peacefully following an insurmountable infection in her liver, a few days before her 29th birthday.

In 2008 Kathryn was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). She went on to have two stem cell transplants – one from her sister and one from an Anthony Nolan donor.

Kathryn documented her treatment and recovery in a popular blog, with her honesty and sense of humour helping many to better understand the reality of stem cell transplant. Her determination and willingness to help others then led Kathryn to volunteer as one of our Young Ambassadors.

The family of a “cheeky” three-year-old from Harrow, diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, are appealing for more people of Asian descent to sign up as stem cell donors. Working with blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan, the family want to diversify the stem cell register and give their little boy a fighting chance of finding the best possible donor. 

Veer Gudhka is one of only a few hundred people in the UK to have inherited a life changing illness called Fanconi Anaemia which results in a decreased production of all types of blood cells. 

A Leeds man who received a lifesaving stem cell transplant from a stranger 560 miles away, had an emotional Christmas meeting with the “brother” who cured his leukaemia.

Last Christmas a student from London received what he says was ‘the best Christmas present ever’ - the chance to save a stranger’s life.

Will Briant, 23, from Kennington, was found to be the best match for a patient with blood cancer in desperate need of a stem cell transplant. Will recently received a letter informing him that his anonymous recipient’s transplant had been a success, and that he is now doing well.

Last Christmas a student from London received what he says was ‘the best Christmas present ever’ - the chance to save a stranger’s life.

Will Briant, 23, from Kennington, was found to be the best match for a patient with blood cancer in desperate need of a stem cell transplant. Will recently received a letter informing him that his anonymous recipient’s transplant had been a success, and that he is now doing well.

A couple from Gloucester are hoping for a Christmas miracle this year after their 14-month-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer. 

Aria was diagnosed with Juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia (JMML), a rare cancer of the blood that affects young children. Doctors have told her parents, Mya and Stuart that she will need a stem cell transplant: cells from a healthy person, with the same tissue type, to replace her cells to cure her JMML.

Last night our Patron Olivia Colman and Game of Thrones star, Nathalie Emmanuel joined Anthony Nolan at our annual Christmas Carols fundraiser at St Pancras Church, Euston.  

Both stars gave a reading at the event. Olivia had the audience in hysterics by her choice of tongue-twister, ‘A Stairy Fory’ by Ronnie Barker. While Nathalie brought a little festive nostalgia by choosing to recite ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ by Dr Seuss.  

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2019 marks forty years since the death of Anthony Nolan, a boy who changed the world. In 1974 the world’s first register of potential bone marrow donors was created by his mother, Shirley, in the hope of finding a cure for the life-threatening blood disorder her son had been born with. The powerful story of Shirley and Anthony is at the heart of the charity and its brand.