Cord Blood Stem Cell Awareness

Cord Blood Stem Cell Awareness

Your baby’s umbilical cord blood is the richest known source of stem cells from the human body.  Here we’ll take a look at stem cells in more detail to find out what they do, what they are and why they are so special. Stem cells are the building blocks of life, in...
World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day

For World Diabetes Day, we are raising awareness of this illness which costs the NHS 10% of its budget. While there are several kinds of diabetes the most common are Type 1 and Type 2.  Glucose is a kind of sugar which gives us energy, diabetics are unable to utilise...

Lymphoma Awareness

September is Leukaemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, we’re raising awareness of lymphoma and how stem cells can help to show our support. Lymphocytes are the white blood cells that help to protect our bodies from infections and diseases; lymphoma is a blood...
Real Life Stories – Casey Turner

Real Life Stories – Casey Turner

Amanda Turner* shares the story of her daughter Casey’s cancer diagnosis and how Cells4Life have given Amanda’s unborn baby the chance to be Casey’s life-saver. Casey Turner is a typical 12 year old girl; she loves animals and being with her friends.  Casey loves...
Real Life Stories – Casey Turner

Leukaemia Awareness

September is Leukaemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, we’re taking part by raising awareness of the conditions and how stem cells can help. Leukaemia is cancer of the blood; there are 4 main subtypes of leukaemia: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) Acute Myeloid...

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, and so we are raising awareness of this often painful illness. Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited condition which is passed down to children whose parents both carry the Sickle Cell Trait.  The sickle cell trait is a...

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