What is aplastic anaemia affecting Millie?

Aplastic anaemia is a rare condition where bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells.

How can I help Millie find a stem cell donor?

You can help by registering as a potential stem cell donor with charities like DKMS.

Where is Millie receiving treatment for aplastic anaemia?

Millie is receiving treatment at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton.

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Teen Girl's Rare Blood Disorder Plea for Life

1 Dec, 2025

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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.

Teen Girl's Rare Blood Disorder Plea for Life

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.