A TODDLER will become one of Britain’s youngest bone marrow donors — to save his little sister.
Jonah Jones, two, is a perfect match for seven-month-old sister Esmae, who has spent nearly all her life in hospital.
WNSToddler Jonah Jones, 2, will donate his perfect match bone marrow to his seven-month-old sister Esmae[/caption]
Dad Jordan Jones pictured with Jonah and EsmaeWNS
Parents Peyton Bowen and Jordan Jones were devastated when Esmae was diagnosed with two rare conditions which make it hard for her to fight off infections.
The family has travelled more than 400 miles from their home in Llanelli, South Wales, to Newcastle Children’s Hospital where the transplant will take place when Esmae is strong enough.
They will then face an anxious wait of up to six months to see if it has been successful.
Peyton said: “”I am honestly so proud.
“Jonah is boisterous, he is so wild but when it comes to Esmae he is so gentle and so besotted by her.
“To look at him it makes me emotional to think: “You’re going to save your sister’s life” and he has no idea.
“He is so young he’s not going to remember, Esmae isn’t going to remember.”
Family friend Adam Fussell has set up a £2,500 fundraiser to help pay for their costs staying away from home.
He said: “This rare condition only affects 30 to 40 children a year.”