My Story

I have the privilege of working for, and now fundraising for, the most incredible charity - Anthony Nolan.

It is a charity very close to my heart, as they supported Toby's mum Bianca, when she was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in 2020, and she received a stem cell transplant through the Anthony Nolan cord blood programme. 

We sadly lost Bianca in July 2022, so my fundraising and this challenge is in her honor.

Every day, Anthony Nolan works to save the lives of people with a blood cancer or blood disorder. They do this by matching incredible individuals willing to donate their stem cells to people who desperately need a lifesaving transplant. They also carry out cutting edge scientific research, fund specialist post-transplant nurses and support patients and their families through the transplant process and beyond. I know, they will not stop until they can save the lives of everyone who needs a stem cell transplant. Every penny you are able to donate brings them closer to that day.

Thank you, any amount you are able to donate is greatly appreciated! To put the fundraising into perspective, £40 is equivalent to signing up a new lifesaving stem cell donor to the register, who could then go on to save a life. So, help me to fundraise enough to get 50 new lifesavers onto the register, by raising £2,000 for Anthony Nolan.

Also, whilst I have your attention... every 14 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with blood cancer. For many, a stem cell transplant is their last chance of survival.

For my wonderful friends and family lucky enough to be aged 30 or under, if you are able, please consider joining the stem cell register on the following link.

Anyone over 30, (up to 55!) can still register through the following service. 

Thank you thank you xoxo

#TeamAN