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20/11/2025

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“There was never any question if I was going to donate or not – I knew I was going to go ahead.”
Meet Catherine from – a wife and mum of two who recently made an incredible decision: to give someone a second chance at life by donating her stem cells. ❤️

Catherine registered with DKMS in 2022, after seeing the ‘Do It For Daniel’ campaign on social media. She shares: “When you have a child yourself, your whole perspective changes, so I signed up straight away.
“Two years later, when I saw DKMS was trying to contact me, I was a bit shell-shocked. I was definitely overwhelmed to find out I was a match – it was emotional for me.

“My brother-in-law had also donated his stem cells, about 10 years ago, so it was great to chat with him about the donation experience – he was able to give more time to a patient by donating his stem cells.”

Catherine donated in Edinburgh, at one of DKMS’ stem cell collection centres. She reflects: “We got to enjoy some time in the city – it was nice to go away for a couple of days together! covered the costs and organised everything for us which was great.”

“The donation itself was very straightforward – I’m so scared of needles but it was absolutely fine – the team are so specialised, they know exactly what they’re doing and are so supportive.
“You just have to think of that person on the other side – what you go through is nothing compared to their experience.

“My family are so proud of me for donating – and people at work have been coming up to me to say well done. I know at least one girl who signed up which is fantastic – I really want to raise awareness about the stem cell register and let people know how simple it is.
“I know my recipient is a woman around a similar age to me – it just made me think: that could have been me on the other end. I just wish her all the best – I hope she can go on to have a normal life.”

Join us in celebrating Catherine’s incredible achievement! Are you signed up to the stem cell register too?

23/10/2024

We need your help filling some of our blood donation sessions this week! 🩸❤️

We particularly need & donors booking to come give blood, your blood group is in high demand from our local hospitals. 🅾️🅰️

Remember, you can also give blood Mon-Fri at our HQ, Belfast City Hospital with free parking 👍

Every donation saves 3 lives. Book now at: https://bit.ly/GiveBloodNI 🩸❤️

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20/09/2024

Daniel gained his wings this morning. 👼He was a fighter to the end & an inspiration to all that followed him through his illness & transplants. Our thoughts are with his Mum, Dad, Brother and Family & Friends. 🩵

It is with deep sadness and regret that we inform you of the untimely passing of Daniel Greer, aged 16 years old.

Greer (Newry) September 20th, 2024. Peacefully at his home surrounded by his parents and brother, Daniel, cherished and devoted son of Paul and Anne, loving brother of James and much loved grandson of Brigid and the late Norman Greer and the late Michael and Mary Delargy. May his beautiful and gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Daniel will repose at his home, 11 Dunbrae, Chancellors Road on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm - 8pm. Funeral on Monday at 11.15am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Cloughoge. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House strictly private this evening, Friday and the morning of funeral please. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken parents, brother, grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his entire family circle.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Angel Wishes online at https://danielgreer.muchloved.com or c/o Patricia Heaney, Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors, 53 Patrick Street, Newry, BT35 8EB.

03/08/2024

26/07/2024

blood is in from our local hospitals. 📣 We now have less than 3 days’ stock left. B Positive donors please book your appointments here - https://bit.ly/GiveBloodNI 📱🙌

We've a few seats left tomorrow at our Belfast HQ donation suite! Become a B+ hero! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

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26/07/2024

Shirley Nolan created the world's first stem cell register 50 years ago, in the hope of finding her son a stem cell donor. Sadly, Anthony never found his match, but thanks to Shirley, over 26,500 stem cell donations have since taken place in his name.

To mark our 50th anniversary, we've released a special edition of Shirley's memoir –
“A Kiss Through Glass”.

Shirley’s memoir is deeply personal, explaining everything that took place as she fought to find ways to save her son Anthony, and how her legacy has had a lasting impact on so many others with the formation of the world’s first stem cell register.

The 2024 edition is available from today, and includes new insights and comments from those touched by her work, including stem cell recipients and donors, and a foreword by Henny Braund, MBE – Anthony Nolan’s Chief Executive.

Find out more and buy your copy today: https://bit.ly/4frPnRE

25/07/2024

🙏🙏 Not the news any of us want to hear. We are with you all at this time. Please hold Daniel🩵, his family & friends in your prayers. 🙏 You have fought so hard & you can do it again. 💪

We are devastated to have to tell you that just a few short weeks after Daniel rang the bell at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and came back home to Newry, his family were told that his leukaemia had returned.

Since getting the latest diagnosis they have been trying to make the most of his time at home and also visiting Daniel's wider family and friends, just to catch up on all that he has missed out on.

But right now our little fighter is currently very unwell in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. His family have asked again for your prayers as they deal with this latest battle.

Thank you as always for all your support for Daniel. ❤🙏❤