Hi everyone, I know it's been a long time but I wanted to update you as to how Ruby is doing - 138 days after her transplant- and ask you for some help on her behalf. Transplant is far from the end of the story - Ruby has been in and out of hospital throughout this time. This means she’s been separated from her beautiful kids and husband over and over. After a series of mystery fevers, she’s also been diagnosed with Graft versus Host disease in her gut. Over half of unrelated-donor recipients get this - so she’s started on steroids and is hopeful for the future. The biggest stress for her at the moment is worry about how the family will deal with finances. Ruby’s sick pay will end in January and they’re concerned. Sam is working but they have a mortgage and bills to pay. Ruby and Sam have had fantastic support from her mother - who came all the way from Australia to help them. Being here rather than in Oz has meant she has lost her pension and she has no income in the UK though she still has to pay her mortgage there. Her practical and emotional support has been priceless, especially with the children, but the family now have to find a way to help her to be able to stay. There are 3 ways you could help: 1. Donate blood and platelets - Ruby needs these 2-3 times a week and it's so valuable to her and thousands upon thousands of others... https://www.blood.co.uk/ 2. Support the Anthony Nolan ‘Who Cares’ campaign to ask MPs to consider what is offered to people after their transplants. http://actnow.anthonynolan.org/page/11958/action/1 3. Donate to Ruby’s JustGiving Page to help the family survive during these difficult months while she recovers. Every £ will make a difference and take away some of that stress so she (and her family) can focus on her health. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/team-ruby-1