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A man whose childhood battle against leukaemia inspired a surge in bone marrow donors from ethnic minority communities has died.A man whose childhood battle against leukaemia inspired a surge in bone marrow donors from ethnic minority communities has died.
Daniel de Gale, 21, from Croydon, died from an illness unrelated to cancer.Daniel de Gale, 21, from Croydon, died from an illness unrelated to cancer.
When diagnosed with leukaemia, a shortage of black donors meant his odds of finding matching bone marrow were rated as 250,000 to 1.When diagnosed with leukaemia, a shortage of black donors meant his odds of finding matching bone marrow were rated as 250,000 to 1.
His mother Beverley, and her partner, Orin Lewis, founded the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust.His mother Beverley, and her partner, Orin Lewis, founded the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust.
A match was found for Daniel in 1999.A match was found for Daniel in 1999.
This meant that he received a successful bone marrow transplant, and was able to resume a normal life.This meant that he received a successful bone marrow transplant, and was able to resume a normal life.
This beautiful boy inspired so many of us and we will continue to illuminate the path, with his light, so others may be guided to safety Janet IronsDaniel's auntThis beautiful boy inspired so many of us and we will continue to illuminate the path, with his light, so others may be guided to safety Janet IronsDaniel's aunt
In 1993, when his leukaemia was first spotted, there were only a few hundred donors registered with the Anthony Nolan Trust whose ethnic background meant they could possibly provide a match.In 1993, when his leukaemia was first spotted, there were only a few hundred donors registered with the Anthony Nolan Trust whose ethnic background meant they could possibly provide a match.
The charity's work, in partnership with the Anthony Nolan Trust, has been given much of the credit for a sharp rise in new donors coming forward.The charity's work, in partnership with the Anthony Nolan Trust, has been given much of the credit for a sharp rise in new donors coming forward.
It is supported by many leading celebrities, including singers the Sugababes and Beverley Knight and football stars John Barnes and Micah Richards.It is supported by many leading celebrities, including singers the Sugababes and Beverley Knight and football stars John Barnes and Micah Richards.
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A statement from Daniel's aunt, Janet Irons, said that its work would continue:A statement from Daniel's aunt, Janet Irons, said that its work would continue:
"This beautiful boy inspired so many of us and we will continue to illuminate the path, with his light, so others may be guided to safety.""This beautiful boy inspired so many of us and we will continue to illuminate the path, with his light, so others may be guided to safety."
Ann-Margaret Little of The Anthony Nolan Trust said: "It's so distressing to learn of Daniel's death. He was an inspiration for our work in partnership with Beverley and Orin and the ACLT.Ann-Margaret Little of The Anthony Nolan Trust said: "It's so distressing to learn of Daniel's death. He was an inspiration for our work in partnership with Beverley and Orin and the ACLT.
"Daniel helped motivate hundreds of individuals, particularly from minority populations, to join The Anthony Nolan Trust's bone marrow register. Many of these donors will go on to provide life-saving transplants for patients throughout the world.""Daniel helped motivate hundreds of individuals, particularly from minority populations, to join The Anthony Nolan Trust's bone marrow register. Many of these donors will go on to provide life-saving transplants for patients throughout the world."