McKeevers Chemists and DKMS have shown that by working together, they can make a real difference in people's lives
intentions and apply to DKMS for home swab kits, but too often do not complete the application process.
To improve the completion rates for donor registration, the pharmacy collaborated with DKMS to provide swab kits across their stores and simplify the application process. The completed swabs and all the paperwork were then handled by McKeevers Chemists and returned to DKMS for processing.
To raise awareness of Daniel's condition and encourage people to join the Stem Cell Donor Register, the Greer family set up a social media campaign called 'Do It for Daniel'.
The Belfast Giants professional ice hockey team asked if McKeevers would host a Donor Drive at one of their home games. A team of ten staff from McKeevers Chemists volunteered to help. The event was a phenomenal success, with over 100 people completing swabs and applying to join the Stem Cell Donor Register at the arena. The social media campaign was also successful, reaching a whole new audience and raising awareness of the need for stem cell donors.
Daniel's family was clear from the outset that if the partnership was able to help others, then the drive was successful.
When a match had been found for Daniel, this proved how a simple swab really could save a life. Thousands more people have joined the donor register because of Daniel Greer, and his fight could save many lives across the globe.
In addition to making people more aware of the Stem Cell Donor Register, the campaign also highlighted the increasingly broader role Pharmacists play within frontline healthcare provision. McKeevers Chemists has shown how ‘Working in Partnership’ can help save lives and make a significant difference in the community.
This partnership was a success because of the commitment of everyone involved to raise awareness of the importance of stem cell donation and to encourage people to join the Stem Cell Donor Register.
McKeevers Chemists and DKMS have shown that by working together, they can make a real difference in people's lives.
They have helped to raise awareness of the importance of stem cell donation and make it easier for people to register to become donors.
The success of this partnership has encouraged many more people to join the Stem Cell Donor Register, increasing the chances of finding a match for patients like Daniel Greer.
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