Welsh Blood Service
The boy behind the blood bag: Mum shares story to help others in need
The boy behind the blood bag: Mum shares story to help others in need
“No one thought Luca would make it through that weekend. In the blink of an eye, the future we had planned was torn away,” recalls Rebecca Park, mother of four-year-old Luca, who has been battling a rare and aggressive spinal cord tumour since he was just 15 weeks old.
Cancer survivor surprises stem cell donor who saved her life
Cancer survivor surprises stem cell donor who saved her life
A cancer survivor from Newport is calling for more people to become lifesavers with the Welsh Blood Service after an emotional meet-up to surprise her stem cell donor.
Landmark changes introduced by the Welsh Blood Service to increase blood cancer and blood disorder survival rates
Landmark changes introduced by the Welsh Blood Service to increase blood cancer and blood disorder survival rates
More people than ever before can now join Welsh Blood Service’s bone marrow registry to help patients overcome blood cancers and blood disorders. The change has been well-received by former patients and survivors across the globe, including Emma Capps, an American who overcame a rare and life-threatening blood disorder thanks to receiving a stem cell donation from Welshman Chris Nunn.
Inspirational stories
Whether you’re looking forward to making your first donation, a veteran donor or a keen supporter, here’s a selection of inspirational stories to show the incredible difference donating makes.
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