A 32-year-old software engineer from Vizag, Satish Reddy, has achieved a rare feat by donating his stem cells twice, giving two different blood cancer patients a chance at survival. The donations were facilitated through DKMS Foundation India, a non-profit working to fight blood cancer, thalassemia, and aplastic anaemia.

Satish first registered as a potential donor in July 2016. In June 2021, he was matched with a patient in India and donated his stem cells, aiding recovery. In 2023, he met his recipient in Ahmedabad, experiencing the profound impact of his donation. Remarkably, in September 2024, he was matched again with another patient, donating his stem cells for the second time in January 2025.

The power of small acts

Reflecting on his journey, Satish said, “Donating stem cells is

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