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“I can lead a normal life”
Tiffany was diagnosed with sickle cell as a baby, but thanks to exchange tranfusions, she can lead a normal life and study medicine at university.
Every picture tells a story
Sarah has seen the best and the worst of people – when her son George was violently assaulted, it was the "darkest of days." But she calls the 15 people whose blood saved his life, "angels."
Sight restored: a plasma story
Did you know that donated plasma can help to restore sight? Jessica lost vision in both eyes after giving birth to her first child, but thankfully blood and plasma donors came to the rescue.
Eat well. Give blood.
We’ve partnered with UK plant-based food brand BOSH! to help donors maintain healthy haemoglobin levels through delicious, iron-rich meals.
“Without a transplant, I may not be here in 4 or 5 years”
Made in Chelsea star and new dad Sam Vanderpump is in the midst of a personal health battle whilst he waits for a lifesaving liver transplant. In response, Sam has been using his profile and role within the show to champion organ donation.
Platelet donation: saving lives like Noah’s
Donor centres across the country each need 2,000 new platelet donors in 2026. Joining the call for more donors is Alexandra, whose son Noah has been on the receiving end of lifesaving transfusions in his treatment for cancer.
Organ donation: lifesavers like Paul
More than 8,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant. Paul, who donated his kidney as a living donor, gave the gift of life to someone. Discover how you could make a difference too.
Stem cell donation: saving lives like Jensen’s
Every donor on the NHS Stem Cell Donor Registry increases the likelihood of a match for someone like 7-year-old Jensen, who is being treated for severe aplastic anaemia.
Plasma donation: saving lives like Suraiya’s
Suraiya was born premature and spent the first year of her life in and out of hospital with the rare Kawasaki disease. Donor centres across the country each need 2,000 new plasma donors in 2026 to save lives like hers.
Autumn 2025 update
We’ve teamed up with Channel 4 on our new blind date show, Love is in the Blood. Meanwhile, our new donor centre in Brighton opens its doors and we’re becoming a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower supporter.