A 16-year-old boy, Leo Sproson from Bromsgrove in the Midlands, is urgently seeking a stem cell donor to potentially save his life as he battles leukemia. Leo’s parents, Jenna and Warren, are collaborating with the blood cancer charity DKMS to launch a global search for a compatible donor, not only for Leo but for others in similar situations.

Leo’s mother, Jenna Elwell, shared that Leo has been dealing with liver disease since the age of 12, which has weakened his immune system, making him susceptible to infections. After undergoing one round of chemotherapy, Leo now requires a stem cell transplant for a chance at recovery.

Leo’s father, Warren, expressed his deep love and hope for his son to overcome this challenging battle with courage and strength. The family is appealing to potential donors to consider registering with DKMS to potentially save Leo’s life and provide him with the opportunity to lead a healthy future.

DKMS representative, Bronagh Hughes, emphasized the critical need for a suitable donor to assist Leo in his fight against leukemia. Blood cancers rank as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the UK, with approximately 13,000 individuals succumbing to these diseases annually.

To support Leo and others in need of stem cell transplants, a sign-up session is scheduled on Sunday, Nov 23, from 11am to 4pm at St Godwald’s church hall in Bromsgrove. Interested individuals can order swab kits through the DKMS website to register as potential donors and potentially save lives.