Amy's story
Amy, from Radcliffe in Manchester was just five years old when her parents discovered a lump under her arm. She was referred to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (Pendlebury) with a swollen Lymph Gland.
The gland was removed and further tests revealed low Haemoglobin levels, Amy underwent three transfusions to boost her immune system. When Amy was six further tests revealed that she was suffering from Evans Syndrome, an immune system deficiency. Her antibodies were attacking healthy blood cells and causing Anaemia.
Aged eight Amy began to suffering from severe stomach upsets, she became so poorly that she was admitted to the High Dependency Unit at Booth Hall Children's Hospital. Amy remained in hospital for three months whilst tests were carried out. She was then diagnosed with Colitis and is currently awaiting surgery to remove her Gall Bladder.
Amy also began to suffer from back pains and doctors discovered that as a side effect of medication she had several squashed vertebrae in her back and was suffering from Osteoporosis.
Amy is now ten years old and has recently undergone a Bone Marrow Transplant. This should help to improve her immune system and cure her Osteoporosis. She remains under the care of Booth Hall and Pendlebury and is a frequent visitor to both hospitals.
Amy is an amazing little girl, despite her illness she recently climbed Snowdon raising over £1,000 to buy toys and games for the hospital wards. Due to her bravery, she was recently invited to London to meet Princess Anne.
When she grows up Amy would like to be a doctor and be involved in the treatment and care of children, she is a remarkable little girl loved by all who meet her.
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"Amy has always received the very best care and attention at both hospitals. We agreed to support the New Children's Hospitals Appeal by sharing Amy's story as we appreciate the need for the things that the appeal will provide. As a parent of a sick child the best thing in the world is to be given the opportunity to remain near to your child, whilst being able to get a full night's sleep. This is vital and helps you to remain strong and be there to support your child. We are delighted that the appeal will provide this and would urge people to give their support wherever they can."
Ian, Amy's Father
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