After donating his stem cells, a man gave up his ticket to see England at Wembley for EURO 2020. He became a hero.
Sam Astley (24 years old) turned down the opportunity to see England defeat Denmark in the semifinals of EURO 2020. He did so to assist a stranger in need of emergency care.
After finding out he was a donor match, his shocked and bewildered response was to sign up to the Anthony Nolan Stem Cell Register. He discovered that the London procedure took place the same day as the match.
Sam is from Dudley, West Midlands and said that he had no regrets about turning down Gareth Southgate’s invitation to see his men win the Euro 2020 final.
Sam donated stem cell donations on the day England beat Denmark to reach EURO 2020 semifinals
Sam, 25 and Beth Hill were praised on Twitter by Gary Lineker. They received VIP tickets from Vivo for the England final.
Sam received an early Christmas gift, 100 days later. It was the gift that he knew his donation had saved a life.
Sam is a buyer at a Worcester-based manufacturing tech company. He said that the news about the unidentified recipient reaching 100 days was’really positive news, which is great.
Sam stated that despite the fact that all information regarding recipients remains confidential, he was allowed to send an anonymous message.
He stated, “I may take up that offer and wish them Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
Sam, a kind-hearted man, received treatment from The London Clinic July 7. He said that his back felt slightly sore for the first five days but then recovered quickly.
Sam, a kind-hearted man (pictured), received treatment from The London Clinic July 7. He said that his back felt slightly sore for the first five days but was able to return home with ‘little side effects’.
He explained that after just two weeks, he felt full of energy again. Although I had been nervous, I didn’t experience any side effects. It was really easy for me.
Sam said, “I would do it again” after a stint at the hospital where he was able to extract bone marrow.
Simon Wilkes, a close friend and family member, arranged everything. Simon is a patient with a rare type of blood cancer.
Simon of Brierley hill, West Midlands organised the event, at which Sam signed up on the Anthony Nolan registry.
Sam signed up for the register in a football memorial game to remember Olly Wilkes who died aged 22, when he was 22.
Simon, aged 57, has spoken highly of Sam’s efforts and stated that there are no words that can describe the impact they had on his life.
Simon posted on social media praising Sam for his lifesaving act. This made Sam and Beth, a Cradley Heath critical care nurse, national heroes.
Sam, 25 and Beth Hill, 25, received VIP tickets courtesy Vivo to watch England’s final match against Italy.
Henny B Braund MBE is the chief executive officer of Anthony Nolan’s blood cancer charity. He said, “Sam’s story grabbed the attention all across the country during an thrilling Euros tournament.
“In sharing his experience of donation, 1,500 people were motivated to apply for the Anthony Nolan Register.
“This means that patients have 1,500 more opportunities to live a second life. But there’s more.
Sam signed up to the register at a memorial football match organised in memory of Olly Wilkes, who took his own life aged 22
Young men aged between 16-30 are the most likely to give blood. We urge them to register online at anthonynolan.org and save lives, like Sam.
She stated that it was great for Sam to be updated on her story. They are our best wishes for their continued recovery.
This charity wants to see more young men join the Anthony Nolan Register. They are most likely to receive a donation.