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Big brother’s bone marrow donation offers hope to 9-year-old sister with sickle cell disease
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points The siblings attend school, with the 9-year-old girl being a student at Thompson Intermediate School. : A 9-year-old girl with sickle cell disease is set to receive a bone marrow transplant from her 13-year-old brother, who is a match.
From Alabaster, Ala.: A 9-year-old girl with sickle cell disease is set to receive a bone marrow transplant from her 13-year-old brother, who is a match. The siblings are learning about medical terms related to the procedure. Their mother is also struggling to understand the vocabulary, but finds encouragement in her children's positive attitude.
The family is preparing for the transplant surgery, which is scheduled for January. The procedure offers a second chance at life for the young girl. Further details about the family's situation and the upcoming surgery are available from the source.
The siblings attend school, with the 9-year-old girl being a student at Thompson Intermediate School. The family's experience with sickle cell disease has been difficult, but they are moving forward with the transplant procedure.
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Category: schools Published: October 8, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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