Family seeks stem cell donor for baby Ellis Feldon

Health · First reported 6 Nov, 00:01 · Updated 00:34

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Ellis Feldon, 10 and a half months old, has Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome and needs a stem cell transplant. His parents say no suitable match has been found, and are urging people to join the donor register.

Ellis Feldon has Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, a genetic disorder, and needs a stem cell transplant.
His parents say there are two potential donor matches worldwide, but one cannot donate for over a year and the other is an 85% match.
The family is working with DKMS to encourage people to join the stem cell donor register.

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Key facts

Age: 10 and a half months, according to The Independent.
Diagnosis: Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome.
Potential matches: The family was told of two; one cannot donate for over a year and the other is an 85% match.
Registration age range: 16 to 55.