Peter’s Final Push for a Life-Saving Stem Cell Match In Macau
Since his myeloma diagnosis in 2017, Peter has dedicated himself not only to fighting his own battle with blood cancer but also to saving the lives of others in need of a stem cell donor. As Managing Director of DKMS UK, Peter has led one of the most successful campaigns in the fight for diversity on stem cell registers, and now, he is launching his final campaign to find a life-saving match for himself.
Peter’s journey has been extraordinary. Through his 10,000 Donors initiative, he has personally registered nearly 100,000 new stem cell donors, far exceeding his original target. This campaign has made a monumental impact on global donor databases, but finding a match for someone with Peter’s mixed heritage—English, Irish, and Macanese—has proven to be particularly challenging.
As Managing Director of DKMS UK, Peter has already made an indelible mark on the stem cell donation community. Under his leadership, DKMS UK has become a driving force in increasing awareness and growing the donor register. But Peter’s mission isn’t slowing down. His final push takes him to Macau, the homeland of his father’s maternal family, for a 10-day campaign to encourage people from the Macanese community to sign up as stem cell donors.
“There’s a critical need for diversity in stem cell registers,” says Peter. “Not just for me, but for patients like Margot and countless others from mixed-heritage backgrounds. A diverse register offers hope to those who might not find a match otherwise.”
Despite the personal stakes, Peter’s campaign in Macau isn’t just about his own search for a match. It’s about raising awareness on a global scale and ensuring that patients everywhere have a fair chance at survival, no matter their heritage. Peter’s mission is a testament to his tireless commitment to improving the odds for everyone in need of a life-saving donor.
This final campaign is not just the last chapter in Peter’s own journey—it is a pivotal moment in the broader fight to expand stem cell diversity and save more lives. Peter hopes his work will inspire others to join the donor register and potentially be the match
