Jeff Smith MP attended an event in Parliament to hear from young people raising awareness of the stem cell register in schools and playing a vital role in Anthony Nolan’s lifesaving mission.

We are encouraging more people from Manchester Withington, especially those aged 16-30 and people from minority ethnic backgrounds, to register as stem cell donors and help increase the chances that a match is available for everyone in need of a transplant.

Research shows that the younger the donor, the better the patient’s chance of survival, which is why Anthony Nolan recruits young people aged between 16 and 30 to its register. People from minority ethnic backgrounds are more likely to have a rare or unique tissue type which can make it harder to find a fully matched unrelated donor, which is why the charity also focuses on recruiting more people from minority ethnic backgrounds on the register.

People can join the Anthony Nolan stem cell register if they are aged 16–30, live in the UK, and are in good health. To find out more or to join the register, visit: Join the register | Anthony Nolan