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Are you of Mediterranean origin?
As tissue types are inherited characteristics, a patient in need of a bone marrow transplant is most likely to find a suitable donor amongst groups of people who share a similar genetic history to them.
In practice this means that, a Mediterranean patient for example, has the greatest opportunity of finding a donor within his or her own ethnic community. This is true of everyone whether he or she is of Mediterranean, Asian, Jewish, Chinese or, indeed, any identifiable racial group.
For example, of the roughly 330,000 potential donors listed on The Anthony Nolan Register, less than 1% of volunteers are Mediterranean and the figures are lower for many other ethnic groups. This means that the pool of people which may be realistically searched for donors is dramatically reduced, making it much more difficult to find donors for patients who are of non-white UK origin.
It is incredibly important that we increase the representation and ethnic diversity on The Anthony Nolan Register. It is only then that we will be able to offer all patients a chance of finding a donor.
The Leukaemia Society (UK), in conjunction with The Anthony Nolan Trust, organises recruitment clinics Nationwide. To increase the number of donors we need to raise public awareness. Are you of Mediterranean Origin? Can you help? We need individuals and organisations to help raise awareness and publicise future clinics in their area. For further information on how you can help please call 020 8374 4821.
ALL ADULTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN SHOULD THINK ABOUT DOING SO. ONE DAY THEY MIGHT JUST SAVE A LIFE.
Bar Apogee
 THURSDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2007, BAR APOGEE kindly hosted a fundraising event for the Leukaemia Society. The event raised £169.00 but most importantly, awareness to the cause.
The Leukaemia Society would like to say a big thank you to the management, Tessa Athanasi, Anastasia Pieris, everyone that helped with the event and all those that attended and supported this charity evening.
Honorary President
The Leukaemia Society (UK) is honored to welcome Mrs. Fotini Papadopoulou, wife of the President of Cyprus, as Honorary President. In this role, Mrs. Papadopoulou will be able to lend her support to the society and help raise awareness of leukaemia and the needs of cancer patients.
Las Vegas comes to North London
 On Friday 14th July Las Vegas came to Arnos Grove at the Penridge, North London.
The Casino night, organised by Soulla Gregoriou and Mary Georgiou has been hailed a huge success after £3,000 was raised for The leukaemia Society UK. The two girls had an idea of raising money for a charity, which was close to both their hearts. The idea developed and with the help of friends, family and local businesses became a reality.
Spokesman for the Leukaemia Society said “ We are delighted with the amount raised by this team of young people. Our priority at the moment is increasing the number of bone marrow donors on the register and providing support for families affected by Leukaemia. The support of people like Soulla, Mary and their friends enables the charity to continue its life saving work. The girls created a wonderful opportunity for people to donate to a worthwhile cause and have fun in doing so. The Leukaemia Society thanks them for all their hard work.”
Organisers Soulla Gregoriou and Mary Georgiou say ” We are a voluntary group of people so all money raised goes directly to the beneficiary charity. We would like to thank those who attended on the night, helped to sell tickets and all those that sponsored the event or donated prizes for the night”.
Results of Recruitment Clinic 19th March 2006
 Well done to everyone who freely gave his or her time to attend the recruitment clinic on Sunday 19th March. The response to the appeal was phenomenal . Please keep supporting The Leukaemia Society (UK) in the continuing drive to register as many 18-43 year olds to become potential lifesavers. Theoretically anyone could be the match for one of the many patients currently waiting for a transplant.
In fact, YOU might be the only person in the world with compatible tissue-type for a patient with a life-threatening illness.
On behalf of the Leukaemia Society (UK), we would like to say thank you to everyone that helped with the clinics. In addition, we want to say a big thank you to those individuals that registered.
These boots were made for walking...
 Fundraising can be hard work, The Leukaemia Society (UK) has a great deal of admiration for its many supporters who fundraise to help people living with Leukaemia, and other bone marrow related diseases.
Between the 17th and 27th of September a team of fifteen people walked the Great Wall of China that stretches 6000km in a dotted line across China. This challenge was one of physical and mental toughness.
Walking for an average of six hours a day, the trekkers had a unique opportunity to experience the terrain, the culture and the history of China. The trip did not only test everyone’s strength and stamina, but rewarded them with sights they will never forget. This team of fifteen people trekked a route along the Great Wall on parts barely walked by others and off the beaten track
The walkers raised over £40,000 between them. This is no easy task; therefore, A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who participated in this demanding Challenge
Are you interested in taking part in an overseas challenge? If so contact the Leukaemia Society on 020 8 374 4821 or email info@leukaemiasociety.org.uk for an information pack.
Visit to UCLH
 On October 12th 2005 The Leukaemia Society in conjunction with the University College London Hospital organized a visit at the new UCLH Building, were Mrs Papadopoulou met patients undergoing treatment. A large percentage of Haematology Patients that arrive from Cyprus are treated at one of the UCL Hospitals. Mrs Papadopoulou was greeted by; top Haematologist and Patron of the Leukaemia Society, Professor Anthony Goldstone, Professor John Porter, Chairman of the Leukaemia Society Mrs Maria Nicolaou and other Committee members. Also present was Patron of the Society Dr Petros Karayiannis.
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