Parents Seek Māori Italian Stem Cell Donors for Toddler with Leukaemia

The parents of 3-year-old Harper, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, are urgently seeking a stem cell donor. Stefanie Nicoll, based in Perth, highlights the challenge of finding a match due to their mixed heritage—she is mostly Italian and her husband Jordan is Māori. Harper’s diagnosis on October 8 placed her in the high-risk category, necessitating a donor for a transplant after her initial chemotherapy treatment. The family is desperate for support in this critical time.

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