This event is hosted by DKMS Society.
The “Get Your Swab Out” (GYSO) campaign, organised by DKMS in support of World Cancer Day, is designed to create more awareness about blood cancer and blood disorders e.g leukaemia, lymphoma or sickle cell disease, as well as encouraging people within the ages of 16-55 to join stem cell register as potential stem cell donors for those who need a transplant . This is usually the best and sometimes, only chance of survival.
Every 14 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with blood cancer. Yet only 7% of the eligible UK population is registered as potential donors. This is where you can make a difference.
You can help save lives by registering as a potential donor, volunteering, raising awareness or even fundraising for DKMS. If you would like to learn more about us or do any of these activities. We invite you to come along to our stall.
Here is a very moving video with an example of how stem cell donation saves lives. The video shows stem cell recipient Jo Kelly, meeting her stem cell donor for the first time." I met Jo Kelly, a fellow competitor, at the World Transplant Games in Dresden last year. Jo won 3 gold medals for cycling, smashing all previous records. She is an inspirational lady, an advocate for stem cell donation, and is living life to the full following her stem cell transplant. She is also now a Mum of two, plays ukulele, and makes wonderful cakes! (Have some tissues handy!)"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-51818417
More information about DKMS and donation can be found on the DKMS website:
https://www.dkms.org.uk/donation-explained