DKMS UK

Every 14 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a blood cancer or blood disorder. ⌛ A stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor could save their life. YOU have the power to give hope. Learn more about stem cell donation: dkms.org.uk. #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

Meet Matt, 24, from Leeds. A former competitive swimmer who works in events… and now he’s a lifesaver too! “I signed up when DKMS came to my uni, they said young men often make the best stem cell donors but are the least likely to join - so I thought it was important,” he explains. Matt signed up, forgot all about it… then years later got the call 📞 Turns out, he was someone’s only match. “I was relieved to hear that most people are able to donate through their blood, so it was going to be a relatively easy procedure. I was just so glad I could help.” (9 out of 10 donations look similar to giving blood platelets, btw) Three mouth swabs ➡️ one donation day ➡️ a second chance at life! Only 7% of eligible people in the UK are on the register and Matt wants to help change that… “I’ve been telling as many people as I can, because more people should know how important it is - and how easy it is. It’s especially important for guys my age to sign up. I’d 100% do it again.” If you’re 17–55 and in good health, you could be someone’s match. Matt was and so could you. 👉 Sign up. Swab. Save a life.

You have the power to save a life. By joining the stem cell register, you could be the match someone’s been waiting for. Wondering what happens if you are a match for a patient? Don’t worry - we’ll guide you through every step of the process. 🙌 Got questions? Drop them below 👇 or click the link in our bio to learn more.

📣📣 Exciting announcement! Introducing Stems of Hope - a brand new rose created by Harkness Roses in support of DKMS UK… and it’s helping save lives. But how? 🌹 For every rose sold, £5 goes to DKMS UK to support people with blood cancer and blood disorders searching for a stem cell donor. Stems of Hope produces vibrant scarlet blooms in clusters which will repeat flower from June to November. This rose is dedicated to everyone affected by blood cancer and blood disorders - a symbol of hope, strength and second chances. ❤️ Whether you buy one, share this post, or join the stem cell register, you could help change someone’s future. Click the link in our bio to learn more. 🔗 #StemsofHope #DKMSUK #HarknessRoses #BloodCancerAwareness #CharityPartnership

Unbox To Save A Life! This PR package from the @dkms_uk is like no other… it gives the opportunity to save lives! Here I filmed a step by step process showing YOU how easy it is do the stem cell swabs. Collectively, the process takes no more than 10 minutes from signing up, to sending the swabs back! Are you aged 16-55 and in good health!? Sign up NOW, and you could give someone the second chance at life they deserve 🙏 Spreading awareness and educating people on blood cancer is something I will always do. With only 7% of the UK’s population is registered as potential donors (and only 16% of these are from minority ethnic communities), it’s important we continue to support this incredible charity and cause. #unboxtosavealife DKMS UK LINK ⬇️⬇️⬇️ .uk/register-now Miss England Semi Finals: 📍 Melton Theatre 📅 11th of October, 2026 @missenglandlimited 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The English entry into @missworld 🌍 #missengland #missworld #amberhpageants #beautywithapurpose

Three cheek swabs. A lifesaving difference. Meet Jasmin - one of the faces of our Do the Swab campaign. She shares: “I already donate blood in my spare time, so I feel like registering as a stem cell donor is in a similar ballpark… “I just think it's a great, fulfilling way to give back to people in your community and people in need. I would definitely love to give stem cells if I were called as a match for someone.” Stick it in. Save a life. Tap the link in our bio to order your swab kit today. 🔗

Come with us to the very first DKMS UK Volunteer Awards 🏆 A night dedicated to celebrating the incredible people who give their time to support our lifesaving mission - from fundraising and awareness raising to helping register potential stem cell donors. Our volunteers make everything we do possible, and this evening was all about saying thank you 👏 Here’s a little look behind the scenes at a very special night ✨ #volunteers #comewithme #awardsnight

Saving a life could literally start with a swab. Meet Mel - one of the faces of our Do The Swab campaign. ✨ She says: “Registering as a stem cell donor is a very small thing to do to save someone’s life. The idea of giving someone a possible second chance at life is a very powerful reason to sign up. “As soon as you get a better understanding of how simple the process is, there’s really nothing that should stop you.” Stick it in. Save a life. Tap the link in our bio to order your swab kit today. 🔗

🔄 Beth needs your help - please share! 🔄 Beth is 31, from Bristol, and has acute myeloid leukaemia. To survive, Beth needs a stem cell transplant. But because she’s of dual heritage, finding a matching donor is much harder. “There aren’t enough mixed race donors on the register. I really want to change that - not just for me, but for everyone in my position.” Beth is hoping her sister is a match for her. If not, Beth will need to rely on the kindness of a stranger to save her life. “Nothing would mean more to me than getting a stem cell transplant. It would give me the chance to rebuild my life. “Being diagnosed was the worst day of my life because there was so much to process, and I knew that life wasn’t going to be the same again, at least not for a while. But knowing a stem cell transplant could save me has really helped me cope. “I am very lucky to have a wonderful family and gorgeous friends, who have given me so much love and support. It’s been very hard for them to watch the difficult journey that I’m about to embark upon. “They keep me going, keep me smiling, especially my partner, Alice. She has been my absolute rock and I don’t know what I’d do without her.” Most people don’t realise: 🩸 90% of stem cell donations are NON-surgical. It’s similar to giving blood and could give someone their entire future back. If you’re 16–55, you can register as a potential donor in minutes: 👉 dkms.org.uk/Beth_ig (link in bio) Already registered? Make sure to like, comment on, and SHARE this post to help Beth and others like her!

“At 18 years old, I didn’t realise that I could have such an impact on someone’s life, and it all started with simply saying yes.” Meet Jamie from Ireland… A totally normal teenager preparing for his A-Levels, hoping to study Marine Biology at uni. But he’s also just done something pretty incredible: ✨ He’s the FIRST donor from DKMS UK’s new schools programme ✨ AND he’s DKMS UK’s 3000th stem cell donor !! Jamie signed up when DKMS visited his school last year: “I supplied the cheek swabs that same day… I definitely didn’t think I’d ever be contacted.” Only a few months later, against high odds, he got an email to say he was a match for a patient in need. “It was just after my 18th birthday. Having been on the register for such a short time, I think everyone was surprised to find out I had been identified as a match - I was very surprised myself. “I was nervous at first, but the opportunity to help someone else outweighed the nerves. “DKMS kept in touch through the whole process. You could hear in every phone call how excited they were about finding me, which definitely gave me a boost of encouragement!” Jamie travelled to Sheffield with his mum to donate his stem cells. “It was amazing to see the machine working,” says Jamie. “It was a 5-hour process, so I got out my laptop, put on Netflix, sat back and relaxed. “The staff at the hospital were lovely, making sure I was comfortable and well fed the entire time.” And it gets even better 🥺 Jamie found out he was the first donor to come from DKMS' school programme - Generation Lifesaver - while he was actually donating - and couldn’t wait to tell his teacher, Mrs Sayers, who brought DKMS into his school in the first place. “I knew she would be delighted. She has been a big support, especially as the donation was happening during my A-Level exams. It’s been a nice way for me to end my school journey.” One simple yes really can change someone’s life. Inspired by Jamie’s story? Hit the link in our bio to register as a stem cell donor today.

Let’s get straight to the point. Do The Swab! ❤️ #dotheswab #savealife #genz

Meet Michael - model, traveller, wellness lover… and living with sickle cell. “It was so refreshing learning more about DKMS and the mission they’re on - how I could help, and how I could pass that knowledge on to people around me, too. Not just raising awareness, but actually starting conversations.” Michael is one of the faces of our Do The Swab campaign - but for him, the mission is personal. “The earliest moment I remember was during a sickle cell crisis. I didn’t even know what that was at the time. Flying a lot, dehydration, stress on my body - it all built up and triggered it.” A stem cell transplant can often be a treatment option for people with sickle cell. By joining the stem cell register, you’re having a real, positive impact on the lives of people with blood cancer and blood disorders. So… are you registered as a donor yet? Don’t forget: Stick it in. Save a life.