"Mason knows that he needs 'magic medicine' and that it will come from someone else... we've talked to him about sharing his story, to help him and other people find a match."
"People from UK ethnic minority heritages are under-represented on the stem cell donor register, and people from such backgrounds often face a much longer wait to find a matching donor."
Mason, a five-year-old, is battling severe congenital neutropenia, a rare blood disorder that requires a matched stem cell donor for a potentially life-saving transplant. He loves typical childhood activities but faces multiple health challenges, including a heightened risk of infections and cancers. His heritage complicates finding a matching donor, as ethnic minorities are significantly under-represented in donor registries. Despite his illness, Mason remains resilient and is actively encouraging others to join the donor register, highlighting the importance of community support in finding life-saving matches.
Read at www.bbc.com
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