OUR moving story last week on the plight of Aimee Read, who needs a life-saving bone marrow transplant, provoked an overwhelming response from concerned readers.

Helpers were swamped with telephone calls after the appeal for blood-donors to help Aimee (5), of Moorcroft, Edenfield, who has leukaemia. A check on more than 300,000 blood samples has failed to find a vital bone marrow match.

If you or would like to be a donor, then ring Tina Emmott on 01423 879510.

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