His older sister will undergo a bone marrow transplant to donate to him.
A young Westmeath girl is undergo a major operation to donate her bone marrow to her little brother, who is suffering from a rare genetic disorder.
19-month-old Oliver Scally has been diagnosed with Wiskott Aidrich Syndrome, which causes bleeding due to low platelets in the blood, severe eczema and a susceptibility to infections due to a defective immune system.
The Moyvore toddler and his eight-tyear-old sister have to undergo the procedures in the UK.
The local community has set up a fundraiser to help the family pay for the cost of flights, accommodation, meals, and day-to-day expenses.
Over €50,000 has been raised so far.
You can donate here.
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