My beautiful wife Angie passed away on 08 August 2025 after a brutal battle with AML.

Angie was full of vitality, a no-nonsense drive to get things done and a seemingly endless generosity of spirit. Anyone who knew her would not be surprised to learn that she went through seven months of treatment and chemotherapy with bravery, positivity and a determination that she would get better and go home to her boys: myself and our son Gregory.

Unfortunately, the level of disease was never reduced to a point that a stem cell transplant could go ahead.

Just as throughout her life, Angie was cheerful and upbeat during her stays in the Ruth Myles Ward and as an outpatient, a song always in her heart and a delight in chatting and getting to know other outpatients patients and the wonderful staff at St George's hospital.

Angie's funeral will be a small, family affair in Greece. many people, family, friends and colleagues have reached out to ask about flowers, which is challenging logistically.

Angie wanted to make a difference. To do something good. She had already begun fundraising for the Ruth Myles Ward and when she learned of the research of the Anthony Nolan organization and experienced directly the support of the MacMillan nurses, she was determined to help them too.

Angie was a hard worker, a multi-tasker and plate-spinner who still found the time for others. Please help, if you can, to carry the baton she was forced to put down.

Anthony Nolan’s world-leading stem cell register, groundbreaking cell and gene therapy research and expertise in stem cell transplants means we currently help four patients a day in need of a transplant, giving more people another chance to live. But we know we can, and must, do more. Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, powered by science, and with your support, we won’t stop until we’ve uncovered the lifesaving potential of the cells inside us all, and every patient can survive and thrive.