On January 5th of this year a friend approached me explaining how one of her friends, Alice Byron, had been diagnosed with blood cancer and was in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. My friend sent out a plea for all of us to register with the Anthony Nolan bone marrow donor list and spread the word. Having witnessed my sister battle with leukaemia from a young age I knew that the chances of finding a match were slim. Eager to help in any way I could, within a week I had joined the list, received a 'spit-kit' and provided a saliva sample. 9 months later they had found a match and on 26th October I donated my bone marrow. I dedicated this to Alice Byron because not everyone is fortunate to find a match; Alice fought the disease bravely for 12 months, she sadly passed away in July. I didn't know Alice, I never met nor spoke with her but she has inspired me more than most, she recruited over a hundred people to join the register. Now I wish to help in carrying on her hard work by increasing awareness, inspiring others to join to register, and raising funds in aid of Anthony Nolan. The more donors they have, the more lives can be saved...