Home / Health / Teen Girl's Rare Blood Disorder Plea for Life
Teen Girl's Rare Blood Disorder Plea for Life
1 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Teenager diagnosed with rare aplastic anaemia after turning 13.
- Family urgently seeks stem cell donor for life-saving transplant.
- Condition prevents bone marrow from producing sufficient blood cells.
A family in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is urgently seeking a stem cell donor to save their 13-year-old daughter, Millie, who was recently diagnosed with aplastic anaemia. This rare blood disorder severely impairs bone marrow function, hindering the body's ability to create essential blood cells.
Millie's diagnosis, occurring just days after her 13th birthday, has profoundly impacted her family. She has been forced into isolation, missing out on typical teenage experiences. Medical professionals have indicated that a stem cell transplant is Millie's best chance for recovery and regaining her life.
The family has partnered with the blood cancer charity DKMS to encourage public registration for stem cell donation. They emphasize the critical need for donors, as none of Millie's relatives were a match. A 10-minute registration process could provide a lifeline for Millie and others awaiting a compatible donor.
