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Weight Loss Warrior Fights Cancer, Advocates for Donor Registration

9/15/2025

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Sarezah Lake from Layer de la Haye lost 19 stone (120kg) and was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2021 after skin removal surgery.
She underwent two years of chemotherapy, which led to weight gain despite her fitness efforts.
Lake authored "Fight to Live," encouraging minority ethnic groups to join the stem cell register.
Due to her Mauritian heritage, she may face challenges in finding a stem cell donor.
Lake partners with charities like Anthony Nolan to promote donor registration in diverse communities.

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Story summary

Sarezah Lake from Layer de la Haye lost 19 stone (120kg) and was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2021 after skin removal surgery.
She underwent two years of chemotherapy, which led to weight gain despite her fitness efforts.
Lake authored "Fight to Live," encouraging minority ethnic groups to join the stem cell register.
Due to her Mauritian heritage, she may face challenges in finding a stem cell donor.
Lake partners with charities like Anthony Nolan to promote donor registration in diverse communities.