'I Couldn't Save Her, But She Saved Me' - Fighting Leukaemia Uncut with Nikiya Love

Life Uncut

Today's episode felt like such a privilege. We finally got to meet lifer Nikiya Love in person!
You may have gotten to know Nikiya in the life uncut discussion group. Over the years Nikiya has brought us along for the ride throughout her fertility journey and her leukaemia diagnosis while she was pregnant with her beautiful daughter Lexi. 

In this chat we speak about:

-Nikiya's IVF process
-How her leukaemia diagnosis happened
-Losing her beautiful daughter Lexi
-What fertility looks like after chemo
-The stem cells from a stranger that saved her life
-How important blood donations are

Nikiya has a gentle strength and a grasp of what's truly important in life. This chat has left us feeling forever changed. 

You can follow Nikiya's journey on instagram here - Nikiya's Instagram

If you'd like to join the facebook group where we first met Nikiya, you can do so here! LIFE UNCUT DISCUSSION GROUP

Sign up to donate blood - Life blood

Register for the cheek swab test to see if you could be a stem cell donor match -Strength to give

The life blood teams that you can join are called:
'Hannah's Bloody Heroes' or 'The Love Squad'. 

You can also find out more at Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave

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