Alfie’s journey to recovery and battle against Myelodysplatic Syndrome MDS

Our much loved Alfie James, has at 2 and 1/2 year’s old been diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) — a rare and potentially life threatening blood disorder, that also puts him at high risk of developing Leukaemia.

Alfie’s condition requires intensive and regular monitoring, every week is filled with medical apts, interventions and treatment that can be painful and at times scarey for Alfie.

Subsequently, this takes a huge emotional toll on his Mum and Dad and extended whanau.

Alfie’s recovery depends on a bone marrow transplant. A world wide search has now found a donor match for him in Germany.

The next stages of Alfie’s treatment require chemotherapy and then the bone marrow transplant, requiring him to be admitted to Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland.

This journey means months away from his home, his friends, whanau and the life he knows and loves.

This will be an all round challenging time for Alfie, his Mum and Dad, as they relocate for several months, far away from home, to access the specialist treatment he desperately needs.

Please help us make Alfie happy, comfortable and supported, with his parents by his side whilst he embarks on his life saving journey

We do not have a particular funding target. Any donations big or small, makes a difference and is appreciated beyond measure.