For the past two years, Raqeeb Palm, 4, of Cape Town has been receiving blood transfusions regularly.

This was after he was diagnosed with Aplastic anaemia in 2016, after his mother, Zaida Palm, noticed abnormal bruising and petechial rash (bleeding under the skin).

Raqeeb, who needs a stem cell transplant, has so far been unable to find a match, both locally and internationally, but thanks to many South Africans who donate blood, Raqeed’s condition has stabilised and he no longer needs blood regularly.

“I will forever be grateful to every person who donates blood and platelets,” says Palm.

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