A Harrogate mum has praised her seven-year-old ‘superhero’ who has one of the world’s rarest rare blood disorders after her brave little boy underwent his 100th blood transfusion.

Archie was just ten weeks old when he was diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan Anemia, an extremely rare blood disorder that effects approximately 1,000 people worldwide.

His mother Vicky Flintoft said Archie never lets life get him down even though he requires blood transfusions every three weeks to stay alive.

“Archie is such a bright and vibrant child who takes everything in his stride,” said Vicky.

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