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'Join stem cell register to help grandma find match for transplant'

A donor for Hilary Levinson is needed urgently. The best chance of a match is from within the Jewish community

April 19, 2018 12:34
Hilary Levinson and grandson Jacob
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Adam Levinson has issued a heartfelt plea for more Jews to join the stem cell register in a bid to boost the search for a transplant match for his mother, Hilary.

Leeds-based Mrs Levinson, 62, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in September. After intensive chemotherapy, she has been told by doctors that she urgently requires new stem cells from a matching donor.

A suitable donor will most likely be found within the Jewish community.

“She was told a stem cell transplant would be her best chance of a cure but we haven’t found one yet and time is ticking,” Mr Levinson said.

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