This is beautiful little Eva Belle.
On the 20th November 2006, just days after her 3rd birthday, Eva was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. As time with this condition is critical, chemotherapy was started within days and she has yet to return home to her family. During the course of treatment it was discovered that Eva has a rare chromosome - PHILADELPHIA - there are only 8-9 cases in children per year in the UK.
What this means for Eva is that the only way she can get better is to have a full bone marrow transplant. Her big sister Mia is the most likely bone marrow match but this chance is still only 1 in 4. Mia has been tested but we are awaiting the results.
What we are asking from you is to visit the Anthony Nolan Trust http://www.anthonynolan.org.uk/
and register as a bone marrow donor. All this will take is a single blood test and if somebody is lucky enough for you to have been a match for them, to donate your bone marrow is as simple as giving blood. If you have any questions or concerns contact your GP and they will be happy to help.
Eva needs to find her match NOW. She needs her transplant on week 22 of her treatment. Christmas Day will mark the start of week 4.
You may not be a match for Eva, but you could be a match for somebody. Please act now - you could save a life.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Please send this to all in your email address book. If people don't have email, print it off and give it to them and encourage them to do the same. Raise awareness - it could affect you or your child one day.
Please feel free to show your support by adding comments to this blog, to do this click on the 'comments' button below, write your comment and select 'other' and leave your name.
Thank you.
Amy, Dave and Mia Winston-Hart and of course, Eva thanks you too.
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8 comments:
Hello, I saw the post about Eva on the eyeball surf check forum that I am a member of, I have been a bone marrow donor for about 11 years, but I have never been contacted as a potential donor.
I am told that I am now too old at almost 45 years of age that I can no longer be considered as a donor.
I like many other people who have read about little Eva, hope that a donor can be found very soon.
All of our thoughts go to you and Eva.
Get well soon Sweetie, thinking of you lots.
Vic, Chloe, Loz & fynn
xxxx
I saw a print out of the web page in the newsagents on Queens Road, Leicester and it immediately touched me. I have two girls of my own, 6 and 10, and I cannot imagine what you and Eva are going through right now. I just wanted to let you know that as a result of seeing the print out I have sent off for my pack from Anthony Nolan Trust to sign up as a potential donor. Also, I and my family are praying for you, and I will be advertising Eva's details to my synagogue on Saturday and via email around my other synagogue contacts across the country. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
We will be there tonight, im praying we can help you.
Big Hugs to Eva
good luck eva you are sooooooo brave!!!
xxxxxxx
Hi Eva. Thanks so much for coming to switch on Hfm 102.3 today at the Square in Market Harborough. We are going to play a song for you in the first hour of our show between 5pm and 7pm tonight (Saturday.) Hope you can listen. Love and kisses. Nina and Mark. xxxx
Well done to everyone who supported the 'eva' auction what a great turn out and also a fab evening
take care all x
People should read this.
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