Leo Sproson, a 17-year-old from Bromsgrove, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after initially attributing his symptoms to the stress of his electrical engineering course. His mother, Jenna, sought medical help when Leo's fatigue and bruising worsened. Following a blood test, Leo was admitted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where he was informed he would need a blood transfusion and a stem cell transplant. With no family match available, the family collaborated with DKMS UK to organize a donor registration event, which attracted over 700 participants. In December, they received the news that a match had been found. After achieving remission, Leo underwent the transplant in February and expressed gratitude for the support from the community and potential donors. DKMS UK highlighted the need for more registrations, noting that only 3.8% of the West Midlands population is currently on the donor register. Leo's journey has not only provided hope for his recovery but has also inspired others to consider registering as donors.