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The story of Rachael Nixon , a single mum from Kirkcaldy, Fife, is a case in point. She was devastated in October to learn she’d been struck down by the rare cancer myelofibrosis, an aggressive and deadly bone marrow disease. Now, in a matter of weeks, more than 2000 people have signed up to try to save Rachael’s life by offering themselves up as potential bone marrow donors.
This time of year is all about being generous and kind – and if Rachael can find a donor match, it would be the perfect Christmas present for her and her baby daughter, Daisy. Her situation must be unimaginably difficult but we hope she can take some comfort in knowing how many people care. And Rachael’s own determination to raise awareness of this cruel disease, and get donor numbers up, is hugely commendable – and could save the lives of others in future.
If you want to know more and potentially join the blood stem cell donor register, you can do so via the blood cancer charity DKMS. We’re full of admiration for everyone who gives up their time and body to these sorts of vital services, including organ and blood donors. We should think of them all as heroes.
At a time of year that’s all about giving, this is the ultimate form of generosity - the kind that can save a life..
