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One day in 2021, Gary Khan found that he could no longer brush his teeth or cut his own food. He was, in his own words, “at his lowest point.” That was until he received a course of medicine made from donated plasma he says was “like a miracle.”

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and one person who’s making a noise is Archie Branyik.

In our summer update, we share details of our life-saving campaign with Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine. We also discuss how we keep you and patients safe, and how you can beat the heat when you donate.

Plasma Perks is our new annual challenge for plasma donors, that recognises the ongoing contribution our donors make to saving and improving lives.

One day in 2021, Gary Khan found that he could no longer walk downstairs. He couldn’t brush his teeth or cut his own food.

Shilpa Sehdev thought she had come down with the infamous ‘freshers’ flu’ a few weeks into her life at university. Instead, she was told she had acute lymphocytic leukaemia.

Abiola has been grappling with sickle cell disorder all his life. Life has undeniably been tough.

Sethu's stem cell donation saved the life of a total stranger, and it all started with the simple act of signing up.

As well as competing at this year's British Transplant Games, Jacob Rae, a heart transplant recipient, is also the subject of his daughter Ines’ song, which she performed at the Games' launch event

Mollie Clithero is now the proud owner of a bronze donor card having made her fifth donation and it’s clear where her she gets her inspiration. Her grandmother, Judy, has now made her a hundred donations of O negative blood.