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Cord blood banking – survey results
There are many advantages of using umbilical cord blood stem cells to tackle blood cancer and other diseases, such as being easily available and not needing to be an exact tissue match to the patient. However, the process and reasons for storing umbilical cord blood...
Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK launches part-funded offering for cord blood stem cell storage
Blood cancer research charity, Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK (LMRUK), has launched a bespoke part-funded service to support families who wish to store their child’s cord blood stem cells for health reasons. To coincide with World Cord Blood Day (15th November),...
Our November Newsletter
Our latest newsletter shines a spotlight on one of our inspirational fundraisers, highlights our exciting plans for World Cord Blood Day and includes statistics from our new informative blood cancer guide. Read our November newsletter here. If you’d like to sign up to...
We’re an Official Participant in World Cord Blood Day 2019
On November 15th, in celebration of World Cord Blood Day 2019, we will join experts from around the globe to educate parents, healthcare professionals and the public about the current uses of cord blood stem cells as well as ground-breaking research in this area of...
Understanding blood cancer – our information guide
Blood cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the UK, with over 100 known types, many of which are extremely rare. We’ve put together an informative guide for patients and healthcare professionals exploring the three main types of blood cancer; leukaemia, myeloma...
Boy, six, with leukaemia needs £500k for treatment or he may not live to see Christmas
The family of a six-year-old boy with cancer are desperately trying to raise £500,000 so he can fly abroad for treatment. Denny Nassy, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) for the second time in January 2018, urgently needs pioneering CAR T-cell...
Sophie’s epic 24-hour non-stop charity walk
After her mum Sue was diagnosed with Myeloma, 24-year-old Sophie Baker decided to take on an epic challenge to raise money for Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK. Here is Sophie’s fundraising story: “When I found out my mum was diagnosed with myeloma, I wanted to do...
Umbilical cord blood took down Johnathon’s leukaemia
Johnathon was 16 years old when he was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2011. Umbilical cord blood stem cells saved his life. Johnathon's mother, Jacqui Albans tells us more: Johnathon hadn't been very well - he was very tired and losing weight, and it got to the stage...
Hadrian’s Wall Trek for Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK
On 28th to 30th June 2019, Lisa Morris from Hertfordshire took on the challenging trek across Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland to raise funds for Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK. The 26-mile trek, with a difficulty rating of ‘tough’, took place over two days and...
‘Best news’ for baby Harri Stickler’s family as he receives transplant
The family of a baby who was diagnosed with leukaemia said he has received a successful transplant. Harri Stickler was given the life-changing diagnosis at six months old. His mother Bethan Morgan, from Aberdare, took Harri to the GP with some swelling under his eye....
