Eight-year-old Evie Hodgson. Photo / Evie Needs a Hero
Eight-year-old Evie Hodgson. Photo / Evie Needs a Hero
A young girl who has a rare blood disorder has issued a life-saving plea asking for a bone marrow donor after her only match in the world pulled out at the last moment.
Eight-year-old Yorkshire girl Evie Hodgson was due to undergo a bone marrow transplant this month that couldsave her life- but her donor called as she was preparing for the operation.
The schoolgirl was diagnosed with deadly aplastic anaemia in May after developing a pinprick rash on her back.
After getting her blood results back, doctors initially thought she may have had leukaemia.
They were then given the devastating news Evie would instead need a bone marrow transplant for aplastic anaemia.
Evie's parents Andy and Tina, and younger brother William, were sadly not a match, but they did find a 10/10 match, with the anonymous donor agreeing to the transplant.
The 8-year-old prepared for the transplant by having one of her ovaries removed and undergoing dental work, but on August 14, just days before the planned surgery, the donor pulled out.
Tina told Metro the family is devastated and is pleading with anyone who could be a match to come forward.
"The condition Evie has is life-threatening. She won't survive without a transplant. That's why we are desperately appealing for any many people as possible to register as a stem cell donor," Tina said.
Evie added: "I need this transplant to save my life. Please sign the register to help save my life."
