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Support my solo Atlantic row - and save lives!
Every single rowing stroke I take across the Atlantic is in support of DKMS, a charity dedicated to fighting blood cancer and disorders through stem cell donation. It costs £40 to send out and process each swab test kit, a small price for the chance to save a life. By donating, you're helping fund these kits and giving more people the opportunity to become potential lifesavers. Your support turns this extreme challenge into a mission with real-world impact, one swab, and one mile, at a time.
What Your Donation Can Do for DKMS
£1,000 Funds the registration and processing of 25 potential stem cell donors - each one a possible lifesaver for someone battling blood cancer.
£500 Covers 12 swab kits, enabling DKMS to expand their donor database and increase the chances of finding matches for patients in urgent need.
£100 Supports the testing and registration of 2–3 new donors, helping DKMS reach more communities and diversify the donor pool.
£40 Pays for one complete swab kit - sending, receiving, and processing - giving one person the chance to save a life.
DKMS uses donations for far more than just swab kits. Your support helps fund donor recruitment, patient support, research, and global awareness efforts.
Here’s a breakdown of how DKMS puts donations to work beyond the £40 swab kit cost:
1. Medical Research and Innovation
DKMS invests in improving stem cell transplant outcomes and blood cancer treatments. They fund cutting-edge research and maintain state-of-the-art labs to enhance donor matching and patient survival rates.
2. Global Donor Recruitment
Beyond sending kits, DKMS organizes large-scale donor drives, both online and in-person, to grow and diversify the global stem cell registry. This includes outreach in underserved communities where matches are harder to find.
3. Patient Support Services
DKMS supports patients from diagnosis through treatment. They help families navigate the transplant process, offer emotional support, and connect patients with potential donors.
4. Awareness Campaigns
Donations fund public education about blood cancers and the importance of stem cell donation. These campaigns help dispel myths, encourage registrations, and build a culture of giving.
5. Donor Follow-Up and Logistics
Once a match is found, DKMS covers donor medical assessments, travel, and post-donation care. They ensure the process is safe, ethical, and donor-friendly.
In short, your donation fuels a full ecosystem - from swab to transplant to recovery. It’s not just about finding matches - it’s about saving lives and supporting every step of the journey.
What Your Donation Can Do for DKMS
Every donation helps Guy power through his solo Atlantic row while raising vital funds for DKMS, a charity fighting blood cancer through stem cell donation.
£40 funds a swab kit: one chance to save a life.
£100 supports 2–3 new donor registrations.
£500+ expands the donor pool and accelerates lifesaving matches.
Whether you give a little or a lot, your support fuels both the journey and the mission. Every donation counts. Please dig deep and be part of something extraordinary.
Honouring Margot
I met Margot Martini’s father, Yaser, before my first ocean row. His quiet strength left a lasting impression.
He spoke about the heartbreak of losing Margot to blood cancer at just 18 months old, a pain no parent should ever endure. But instead of turning inward, he channelled his grief into action, founding a movement to find stem cell donors for others.
His determination was fierce: every swab kit sent out was a chance to save a life.
That conversation lit a fire in me. Supporting DKMS isn’t just about funding, it’s about honouring stories like Margot’s and helping families facing the unimaginable find hope.
Join me on this incredible journey!
Help me get to the start line. Sponsor my Atlantic row, spread the word, and follow the campaign. Your support, or your company’s, or an organisation you may be involved with, could help save lives with DKMS by helping me reach the start line in La Gomera in December 2027. Please get on board!