The mother of Murad Shaikh, an 18-year-old from East Ham with a rare kidney and blood disorder, is appealing for people to donate blood.

In 2008, Murad underwent a kidney transplant at Evelina London Children’s Hospital and has had 13 biopsies since.

Gowhar, from Whitechapel, said her and the family have given blood, and admitted Murad wouldn’t have survived without others’ donations.

“He had a kidney from a 45-year-old and that person must have been on the donor list,” she said.

“There are so many people in the hospital who need blood, so it’s really important people donate.

“Just one pint of blood can save the lives of six babies.”

“It only takes 45 minutes and it doesn’t hurt.”

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