The search is on for a bone marrow donor in the Isle of Man who may help save the life of a young man from England.
Stuart Briggs was diagnosed with Leukaemia last year at the age of 17.
Stuart's brother has been tested but is not a match.
There are no matches at present in the United Kingdom and a wider search around Europe for a donor has so far drawn a blank.
Stuart's father has strong links with the Island's probation service and now family and friends are hoping a potential donor could be found here.
A series of special donor recruitment sessions are being held in Douglas later this month.
Organiser Mary Hulme (audio file attached):
The sessions are on Friday, September 15 at Prospect House in Douglas and on Saturday, September 16 at Noble's hospital.
Further details are available from www.anthonynolan.org.uk - the Anthony Nolan Trust website.
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