South Thames College proudly celebrates the efforts of our Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care learners, who partnered with the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT) to tackle the critical shortage of blood and stem cell donors from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK as part of our Employability Week.
ACLT, a leading charity dedicated to saving lives, raises awareness about this urgent need, directly impacting patients who rely on life-saving transplants.
Empowering Students to Drive Change
Led by Sabrina Jarrett from ACLT and Aiman Elsawy from our Employability Team, learners took on a live brief to organise and run a Blood/Stem Cell Registration Drive. Inspired by ACLT’s mission, students planned, coordinated, and trained on how to recruit donors, successfully registering over 50 new blood and stem cell donors—a remarkable achievement with life-saving potential.
In addition to making an impact, students gained valuable skills in:
- Public health promotion
- Community outreach
- Campaign management.
- Teamwork and confidence-building
Making a Difference
This collaboration highlights how education can inspire real change. By working with ACLT, our learners addressed a critical health issue while developing compassion, advocacy, and leadership skills.
A heartfelt congratulations to our learners for their dedication and success. You have made a lasting difference, and we could not be prouder!
Learn more about ACLT’s vital work and how you can help at aclt.org.”
