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DJ ACE RECEIVES KIDNEY TRANSPLANT AFTER A THREE YEAR WAIT

On Wednesday 20 October 2021, DJ Ace (Ashley Asomani) has successfully undergone a kidney transplant after a three year search for a match. His donor Naomi became a Living Organ
Co-founders of ACLT put in the spotlight for Black History Month

"Whether it's for your loved ones, your neighbour, or even somebody you've never met. Small acts of kindness make a difference." - Sir Trevor McDonald OBE For Black History Month
1542 PEOPLE BOOKED BLOOD APPOINTMENTS IN OUR SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN CALLED ‘BONDED BY BLOOD’ IN MEMORY OF RICHARD OKOROGHEYE

Published: Tuesday 12th October 2021 Bonded By Blood We recently finished the successful Bonded By Blood: A Mothers Story campaign where a whopping 820 people booked blood donation appointments at
Haemoglobin and Iron facts

Haemoglobin and iron Every time you come to give blood or platelets NHS Blood check your haemoglobin levels. Haemoglobin, or 'Hb', is a protein found in the red blood cells
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!

It seems somewhat crazy to think ACLT was officially founded 25 years ago, yet here we are. Throughout these years we have done some truly fantastic work and helped to
5 RUNNERS FOR LONDON MARATHON ON BEHALF OF ACLT

After the popular London race was transformed into a virtual event in 2020 owing to the coronavirus pandemic, this year's run has been pushed back from its usual April slot

STEM CELL REGISTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD UNITE TO LAUNCH SCRA

UK, November 9, 2017, will mark the launch of the Stem Cell Registry Alliance, a collaborative effort among stem cell registries in the United

HEALTH SECRETARY CALLS FOR OPT OUT SYSTEM

On December 12th 2017, the Government will launch a consultation on an organ donation opt-out system – a historic opportunity that could help transform

CARNIVAL IS COMING! CARNIVAL IS COMING!

We’re happy to share #TEAMACLT will return to Notting Hill Carnival this weekend to register revellers attending Europe’s biggest street festival. On Sunday 27th

ACLT BUN & CHEESE GET-TOGETHER

At ACLT we are all about making perfect matches. Bun & Cheese matches the much loved Caribbean sweet bun with cheese – a deliciously simple culinary

MAY BROWN LOSES FIGHT AGAINST LEUKAEMIA

May Brown was just 21 years old when she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid leukaemia in July 2015. Alongside her husband (ex-soldier) Mike, three-year-old

AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN’S CONTINUE TO RANK LOW

Pic above: Eric Douglin, who received a kidney from his wife Mandi 7 years ago – attending the wedding of one of their son’s. New

HANDS UP IF YOU WANT TO DO SOME GOOD?!

We are looking for people who are willing to join our team for a few hours at a handful of summer events, to help

MARKING ACLT’S INSPIRATION, DANIEL DE-GALE’S 30TH BIRTHDAY

Today, March 14th Daniel De-Gale the inspiration behind why ACLT was founded 21 years ago, would have celebrated his 30th birthday. While he is

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John and Phil are both looking for their MATCH... could it be you? Find out how YOU can become a match: https://aclt.org/

WATCH IN HD!

We hope this short film moves you and inspires YOU to make a difference by coming along to ACLT's donor registration drive at Capital Xtra HQ, Global Radio Studios, 30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA on Saturday 14th March anytime between 12-6pm, where we will be celebrating what would have been Daniel De-Gale's 28th birthday, joined by some celebrity friends, loyal supporters and general public.

Registering is very short and VERY simple, all that is required is a cheek swab along with an easy application form. If you are between the ages of 17-55 generally healthy and weigh at least 7st 12lbs (50kg) please come along and sign up to become a life saver in memory of both Daniel De-Gale and Kevin Kararwa.

Hope you can ALL make it! We'd love to see you there. Follow the hashtag #DansBday1403 to see who else is attending.

READ ME..

John and Phil are both looking for their MATCH... could it be you? Find out how YOU can become a match: https://aclt.org/

WATCH IN HD!

We hope this short film moves you and inspires YOU to make a difference by coming along to ACLT's donor registration drive at Capital Xtra HQ, Global Radio Studios, 30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA on Saturday 14th March anytime between 12-6pm, where we will be celebrating what would have been Daniel De-Gale's 28th birthday, joined by some celebrity friends, loyal supporters and general public.

Registering is very short and VERY simple, all that is required is a cheek swab along with an easy application form. If you are between the ages of 17-55 generally healthy and weigh at least 7st 12lbs (50kg) please come along and sign up to become a life saver in memory of both Daniel De-Gale and Kevin Kararwa.

Hope you can ALL make it! We'd love to see you there. Follow the hashtag #DansBday1403 to see who else is attending.

Could You Be My Match?

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ACLT Co-founder, Orin Lewis, speaks on BBC Radio 5 Live about the news surrounding the new Sickle Cell treatment and discusses why blood donation is so important.

Orin Lewis Speaks on BBC Radio 5 Live about New Sickle Cell Treatment and Blood Donation

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Mothers from the Bonded By Blood campaign recite a poem written by Red Medusa.

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Bonded By Blood: A Mother's Story Poem

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Bonded By Blood: A Mother's Story

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ITV London Tonight coverage about Bonded By Blood: A Mother's Story

Bonded By Blood - ITV News

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Justin and Ilona Smith - Parents of Blaine Smith talk Organ Donation!

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United By Blood - BREAKS BLACK BLOOD DONORS RECORD!

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Justin was inspired to join the stem cell register in 2005 due to a campaign for DJ Swing, he hardly expected to find himself donating blood stem cells just a few years later.

Are you ready to become a potential lifesaver? Join the register now at https://aclt.org/

Justin Stem Cell Donation

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DJ ACE SPEAKS ABOUT ORGAN DONATION WITH NHS!

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What is the worst excuse you've heard someone say

What is the worst excuse you've heard someone say as a reason for them not donating blood? 🤔
We'd be surprised if you tell us one we haven't heard before, but we'll put that theory to the test!

#ThursdayThoughts
#Blooddonation

FOUR LEGENDS! Daniel De-Gale alongside three foot

FOUR LEGENDS!
Daniel De-Gale alongside three football legends at one of our 'Gift Of Life' events back in the early 2000's.

#TBT #ThursdayThrowback #ThrowbackThursday

Although doctors save people's lives on a daily ba

Although doctors save people's lives on a daily basis, you don't have to be one to save a life.
When you donate blood, you could save the lives of up to THREE adults!🩸
To register and book your appointment to donate blood click below.📲
https://bit.ly/3bg0Jcs

#WednesdayWisdom

It takes just three steps to become a potential li

It takes just three steps to become a potential lifesaver!
Joining the stem cell register is really simple. This is how:
1⃣Request a swab kit (online)
2⃣Wait for it to arrive
3⃣Complete the application form and cheek swab
Visit the link in the bio to register.

#StemCell #StemCellDonation #stemcelldonor #stemcellregister #stemcellregistry

Can you help us to make even more history this yea

Can you help us to make even more history this year?
Without the passion, help, and commitment of our ambassadors (volunteers), the achievements of ACLT would not have happened.
If you want to get involved in supporting the work of ACLT in 2022 and beyond, we'd love to hear from you.
Visit the link in the bio for more information.

#volunteer #volunteers #volunteering #ACLT

@jueltheactor explains why he decided to donate bl

@jueltheactor explains why he decided to donate blood and why he thinks others should do the same.
When you donate blood, you could save the lives of up to THREE adults!🩸
To register and book your appointment to donate blood click the link in the bio. Save a life. 💻

#ACLT #BloodDonation #DonateBlood #Blood #OrganDonation #LifeSaver

Another reason why we are so fortunate to have gre

Another reason why we are so fortunate to have great supporters.
Because of your amazing support, we have raised over £1,000 through @amazonsmile! 😃
So, if you shop on @amazonuk, please use the link in the bio and we’ll receive 0.5% of your spend every time you shop and it costs you no extra. 👍
#ACLT
#CharityTuesday

#MemeMonday How often do you receive a text messag

#MemeMonday How often do you receive a text message that makes you smile like this?
If you haven't donated blood previously and want to find out more, please click the link in the bio.

5⃣0⃣ and still going strong!!! Join us in con

5⃣0⃣ and still going strong!!!
Join us in congratulating our co-founder, @lewisorin, who donated blood for the 50th time. 🥳
We hope Orin's example will encourage more people of Black heritage to be regular blood donors. 🩸
Book an appointment to #donateblood or to find out more information, please visit the link in the bio.

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If you have a long-term health condition, or you’re an unpaid carer, it’s important to get your #COVID19 booster.

It’s the best way to stay protected against COVID-19 this winter.

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Still felt tense watching it even though we knew t

Still felt tense watching it even though we knew the result🤣.
Seeing ACLT supporter, @danesnaptiste , beat the @itvchase was and will always make for great viewing. 🥳
Thank you once again to Dane for winning £40k for ACLT.
Brilliant way to start a Saturday evening! 😁

Did you know? 11.5% of all eligible deceased don

Did you know?

11.5% of all eligible deceased donors are from BAME communities

#organdonation #organdonationawareness

O negative blood can be a lifeline in an emergency

O negative blood can be a lifeline in an emergency for many people.

There is an urgent need for more O negative donations. To book a priority appointment please call 0300 123 23 23.
#giveblood

@givebloodnhs

#MondayMyth Myth: You might contract an infection

#MondayMyth
Myth: You might contract an infection when giving blood❌
Fact: All needles used are new, sterile, and only used once, so there is no chance of catching a bloodborne infection from donating blood. ✅
To #donateblood please click the link in the bio

A great way to start 2022!🎊🥳 A massive thank

A great way to start 2022!🎊🥳
A massive thank you and congratulations to ACLT Patron and supporter, Colin Salmon, who won £4,000 for the ACLT on celebrity @catchphrasetv
Also, congratulations to Sue Perkins and Brian Conley.👏🏾

Our offices will be closed from today until Monday

Our offices will be closed from today until Monday 10th January 2022. We will respond to any correspondence when we return.
Until then, from everyone here at the ACLT, we wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year.
See you in 2022!🥳

2021 WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR MANY REASONS. But

2021 WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR MANY REASONS.
But for ACLT, whether we reminisce over @djace receiving a kidney transplant or @gillianjoseph101 winning £29k on the @itvchase, 2021 has been an eventful year.
Listen to our latest podcast as we look back on the highlights of 2021.
Click the link in the bio.

What an AMAZING performance by Mark Chapman, Ryan

What an AMAZING performance by Mark Chapman, Ryan Sidebottom, Fred MacAulay, and ACLT supporter Gillian Joseph. They beat 'The Chase'!
Thank you to Gillian for winning £29k for ACLT.

Please join us as we wish ACLT supporter @gillianj

Please join us as we wish ACLT supporter @gillianjoseph101 (the very best of luck). Gillian will take on 'the chaser' as a participant on @itv show, The Chase, tomorrow night! Please leave a comment to wish Gillian the best of luck.

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