Shirley Nolan
Shirley Nolan | |
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| Born | Shirley Oakey 10 February 1942 |
| Died | 14 July 2002 (aged 60) Fairview Park, South Australia, Australia |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Known for | The charity she founded made transplants possible for 4,000 people. |
Shirley Nolan or Shirley Oakey (10 February 1942 – 14 July 2002) was a British teacher who set up the Anthony Nolan Register to allow Bone marrow transplants. Her son died and she was diagnosed with Parkinson disease taking her own life in 2002. The charity she founded made transplants possible for 4,000 people.