Larbert High School pupils join firefighters and Anthony Nolan charity to become life savers

Over 80 senior pupils and staff at a local high school teamed up with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to sign up as potential bone marrow donors in a recent Anthony Nolan registration event.

By James Trimble

Published 9th Nov 2022, 10:41 BST

Updated 11th Nov 2022, 12:46 BST

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The S6 youngsters at Larbert High School – and any staff members under the age of 30 – were asked to join the Anthony Nolan register to help offer those affected by blood cancer and blood disorders a second chance of life.

Over a decade ago Ally Boyle, a fire service area commander from Hamilton, was diagnosed with blood cancer and provided the inspiration for the SFRS to launch a partnership with Anthony Nolan to educate young people in Scotland about the need for stem cell donors.

To date the partnership has seen over 18000 registrations and 98 stem cell matches to help treat those with blood cancer and other conditions, including former Larbert High pupil Cameron Wilson.

Anthony Nolan Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Scotland

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