Inspector Rik Basra -Save A Life Campaign

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Hi all

please see the attached poster for the Rik Basra -Save A Life Campaign - that has been organised for all Asian donors aged 18-40 years for Sunday the 11th of December 2011 at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara , East Park Road, Leicester from 11am to 5pm - at this stage all that’s required is for you turn up, fill a form and provide a sample of your saliva - more details will be available on the day.

we would encourage all those aged between 18-40 to see if they can attend and save a life - the event has very high profile support from the Leicestershire Police , Anthony Nolan , and many main stream media people such as Richard Branson etc..



Ps- even if you are not aged between 18-40, we are sure you will know of family and friends who are, in which case please, please encourage them to come along and save a life on Sunday the 11th of December 2011 at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara , East Park Road, Leicester from 11am to 5pm

Thanks

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Best Christmas present ever for Inspector Rik Basra

A seriously ill police officer has received one of the best Christmas presents ever.

Inspector Rik Basra has, for many months, been battling against acute myeloid leukaemia. His long term hope has been to identify a bone marrow donor. Today, Rik has received the news he has been longing to hear - that a matching bone marrow donor has been found.

Rik is now in hospital being prepared for the bone marrow transplant, which is hoped will take place in the next few days.

Rik's wife, Kas Basra said: "We cannot believe this miracle. We have all prayed and worked so hard for this moment and we can't believe it is now happening. Although Rik still has to undergo the transplant and has a long recovery ahead of him, he now has a chance of life and that is fantastic. This is the greatest Christmas present we could have ever wished for."

Over the past few months, many of Rik's family, friends and colleagues have undertaken a number of donor giving and awareness raising events to support Rik and many other people suffering from blood cancers. More than 750 people attended two donor sessions held at Leicester's Diwali celebrations and at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara on East Park Road. Many more people have registered on line following the awareness raising campaign.

Kas added: "I would like to personally thank everyone, including the charity Anthony Nolan, for the overwhelming support we have received throughout this anxious time. The biggest thanks must go to the consultants, doctors and nurses at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, who have and continue to care for Rik. Without their support, none of this would have been possible."