Siblings given second chance at life urge young Aussies to join stem cell registry

Having spent their childhoods in and out of hospitals, siblings Emma and Jacob Evans grew up knowing a rare genetic condition meant they likely wouldn’t live past 30.

Out of options, the pair faced high-risk bone marrow transplants with just a 40 per cent survival rate, taking a terrifying gamble on a second chance at life.

Now, thanks to two anonymous Australian stem cell donors, both siblings are officially cured.

Emma and Jacob are funnelling their gratitude into action by launching Steps for Second Chances, a charity encouraging young Aussies to join the stem cell registry and help save more lives.

For more information on how to register as a donor, visit Steps for Second Chances.