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Family search for bone marrow donor to save baby's life
The family of a 15-month-old girl, who has Leukemia, are desperately searching for a bone marrow donor to help save her life.
Perri Daniel-Jerram, from the Isle of Wight, did not respond to initial chemotherapy - so an appeal has been launched across the South to find a match.
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Leukaemia toddler's parents 'overwhelmed' by response
The parents of a 15 month old girl suffering from a rare form of Leukaemia say they are "overwhelmed" by the response following their appeal for bone marrow donors.
Perri Daniel-Jerram has been receiving chemotherapy at Southampton General Hospital - but doctors say she needs a bone marrow transplant to help save her life.
After we featured her story on Monday - more than 700 people have come forward offering to be tested to see if they are a match. Rachel Hepworth has been speaking to Perri's mum Melanie, and Joanna White from the Pledge for Perri campaign.
Bone marrow donor needed to help save 15-month-old girl
The family of a 15-month-old baby girl, who suffers from Leukemia, are searching for a bone marrow donor to help save her life.
Little Perri Daniel-Jerram, from the Isle of Wight, didn't respond to chemotherapy, so an appeal was launched across the South East to find a match.
Perri's mum posted on Facebook:
"I have been tested today and my two other children will also be tested to see if they are a match. I beg everyone to help us if you are in a position to do this as you could save my daughter's life."
You can find more information on how to be a bone marrow donor on these websites:
African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust
You can register to be a bone marrow donor online.