The two-day drive was aimed at finding a match for 53-year-old Mark Fallaize, who needs a transplant urgently after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome.
The transplant would help to rebuild his immune system so he can fight infection and disease.
Four events were held on Tuesday, at which 174 people registered, many of them under 30 men, which is the ideal range.
Yesterday morning saw another 69 people sign up on a visit to a business, and then the Digital Greenhouse event at lunchtime had more than 50. The team visited another business yesterday afternoon, before having an open event at Guernsey Post in the evening.
Anthony Nolan regional manager Karen Archer said there had been a great response.
‘It’s been amazing,’ she said.
‘There is such a keenness to come in and help Mark.’
Every 20 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with blood cancer. For many of them a stem cell transplant is their last hope. About 90% of donors give their stem cells via their bloodstream, which can be done over four to five hours. The only side-effect is usually flu-like symptoms.
Mr Fallaize said he was touched by how many people had come forward to help.
‘It’s been amazing,’ he said.
‘Guernsey people are the best. It was more than I expected. You just don’t know what to expect.’
He said he was very grateful to his employer, Guernsey Post. He has worked for the company for more than 30 years and it hosted a drive among its own staff, as well as a public session.
Alex Vincent, 23, was one of those to give a sample and sign up to the register yesterday.
He had popped into the Digital Greenhouse during his lunch break.
‘I think it’s a great cause,’ he said.
‘If a lot of people had the opportunity I think they would sign up, too. This was really easy, because it was in Town, and much easier than going up to the hospital.’
While the drive might not find a match for Mr Fallaize, he said it might help someone else.
‘When my wife and I go to Southampton Hospital, and you see the young children in bandanas, you just think if this can help one person, it will all be worthwhile,’ he said.
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