Back to page

Mea Richards Aplastic Anaemia Journey.

  • One procedure down

      25 February 2026
    Posted by: Nicole Richards
    Main image

    Yesterday Mea had a BMA, this is done under GA, to check her marrow. Starship wants to be able to compare these results from previous BMAS before transplant. Overall a positive day, Mea is an absolute trooper, we are in awe of her bravery everyday, every procedure.

      0 comments  |  Login to leave a comment
  • Banking memories

      23 February 2026
    Posted by: Nicole Richards
    Main image

    Yesterday Mea got to spend hours swimming and hydro sliding with her friends, banking many memories for the months ahead.

    We are 4 weeks out, with her first surgery tomorrow.

      0 comments  |  Login to leave a comment
  • Local write up!

      18 February 2026
    Posted by: Nicole Richards
    Main image

    A wee write up in the Malvern News, they've been amazing with running a few stories over the last 3 years.

      0 comments  |  Login to leave a comment
  • Making the most of it

      14 February 2026
    Posted by: Nicole Richards
    Main image

    Mea ia due to get another hickman line soon, this is a central line in her chest, of which she will receive chemotherapy, medications, and her transplant.

    With a hickman Mea cannot get it wet, no swimming, full showers etc.

    For our water baby this is super hard.

    One of Meas besties picked her up yesterday for a day of fun and swimming, the whole pool to themselves.

    Making the most of it.

      0 comments  |  Login to leave a comment
  • Weekly Preparation

      12 February 2026
    Posted by: Nicole Richards
    Main image

    This week Mea has had a lung function test, an Echo and some bloods, all preparation for Starship.

    Stella, her sister, and half matched donor also had some check up bloods too.

    1 step closer to BMT.

      0 comments  |  Login to leave a comment