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Elizabeth Bostic, mother of 19 month old Simon Bostic from Hatfield who has a very rare
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Elizabeth Bostic, mother of 19 month old Simon Bostic from Hatfield who has a very rare
Elizabeth Bostic, mother of 19 month old Simon Bostic from Hatfield who has a very rare marrow bone deficiency, and the chances of finding somebody with the same blood group are 50, 000 - 1. His parents, Mrs Elizabeth and Mr Roger Bostic are hoping that in the very near future somebody with these requirements will be found, otherwise Simon will die. Westminster Hospital are looking after the case. 14th March 1973
Ron Burton
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
DM 73 2187
Media ID 21823204
© Mirrorpix
Chronic Granulomatous Disease Condition Donor Health Hereditary Marrow Bone Deficiency Rare Simon Bostic Toddler Transplant Unrelated Unwell 1973 Needed
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Elizabeth Bostic, a devoted mother, holds onto hope as she clutches a print of her 19-month-old son, Simon. This heart-wrenching image captures the immense love and determination that Elizabeth possesses in the face of an unimaginable challenge. Simon suffers from a remarkably rare marrow bone deficiency, with odds of finding someone with the same blood group standing at an astounding 50,000 to 1. In this poignant moment frozen in time, Elizabeth's eyes reveal both fear and resilience as she prays for a miracle. With each passing day, the urgency grows stronger - without a suitable donor match for Simon's condition known as chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), his life hangs precariously by a thread. The compassionate team at Westminster Hospital has taken up Simon's case, tirelessly searching for potential donors who could offer him renewed hope and vitality through a life-saving transplant. The weight of this responsibility rests heavily on Elizabeth and her husband Roger Bostic's shoulders; their unwavering faith fuels their quest to find someone unrelated yet compatible enough to save their beloved toddler. As we reflect on this powerful photograph captured by Ron Burton in March 1973, let us remember that behind every medical statistic lies real lives filled with hopes and dreams. May it serve as a reminder of the incredible strength found within families facing adversity and inspire us all to support those fighting against seemingly insurmountable odds.
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