Omagh mum given ‘second chance at life’ after blood cancer battle backs stem cell donation drive [Video]

A Co Tyrone woman, who survived leukaemia after a successful stem cell donation from her sister, is urging people in Northern Ireland to join the donor register.

Omagh native, Lesley Calder was 54 years old when she was diagnosed with blood cancer four years ago. She spent five weeks in hospital, but her chemotherapy was unsuccessful, and the only solution was a stem cell transplant.

Lesley was one of the 30% of people that found a match in their family, and her sister, Ann was able to donate her stem cells.

Read more: https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/omagh-mum-given-second-chance-28828456

Video: Harry Bateman
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