RIK is married with two children and has LEUKAEMIA, he is in desperate need of a BLOOD
STEM CELL DONOR. There is a SHORTAGE of ASIAN DONORS on the register and so we are
appealing for people to come forward so we can find a LIFE SAVING MATCH for RIK.
The best match for Rik is likely to be Asian aged between 18-40.
To join the register all you need to do is visit the website below, fill out a form and
then send in a saliva sample in the kit provided.
Your saliva is tested and if you are a match for Rik or anyone else you will be asked to
donate . Most people donate via a method similar to giving blood .
You can join the register by competing an application online. www.anthonynolan.org/register
If you are over 41 you can still become a Stem Cell Donor by becoming a blood donor,
simply tell the nurse you also wish to be a stem cell donor. To find out more please go to
www.blood.co.uk/ to sign up.
