18/07/2023
Family Asks For Prayers As Son Secures Bone Marrow Donor
The family of an eight-year-old boy suffering from Leukaemia has asked for prayers as he prepares for a bone marrow transplant.
Bobby Browne, from Bessbrook Co Armagh, was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukaemia in May last year.
Bobby will have to undergo eight days of radiation therapy before he can have the bone marrow transplant.
Describing the family's ordeal in a post on social media, Bobby's mother, Louise Browne said: "We have been told that they have a donor for Bobby and he is being admitted to hospital tomorrow to start the process. He has to have aggressive chemo and radiation therapy for 8 days before he has the transplant.
"As Bobby needs a match urgently they have told us that they have had to pick a donor which isn't a full match. This will mean a lot of side effects alongside those from the chemo and radiation therapy. We are asking that you all pray for Bobby that he will have minimal side effects and the strength to come through this. He has a hard journey ahead of him and he needs your prayers."
Celebrating the news of a donor match, SDLP MLA Justin McNulty said: "Absolutely fantastic news for Bobby Browne and his family. Best wishes and prayers for Bobby and all the Brownes for a big big week."
Bobby Browne, from Bessbrook Co Armagh, was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukaemia in May last year.
Bobby will have to undergo eight days of radiation therapy before he can have the bone marrow transplant.
Describing the family's ordeal in a post on social media, Bobby's mother, Louise Browne said: "We have been told that they have a donor for Bobby and he is being admitted to hospital tomorrow to start the process. He has to have aggressive chemo and radiation therapy for 8 days before he has the transplant.
"As Bobby needs a match urgently they have told us that they have had to pick a donor which isn't a full match. This will mean a lot of side effects alongside those from the chemo and radiation therapy. We are asking that you all pray for Bobby that he will have minimal side effects and the strength to come through this. He has a hard journey ahead of him and he needs your prayers."
Celebrating the news of a donor match, SDLP MLA Justin McNulty said: "Absolutely fantastic news for Bobby Browne and his family. Best wishes and prayers for Bobby and all the Brownes for a big big week."
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