Richard Colson - Severe Aplastic Anemia Fund Scotland.

Welcome to the Richard Colson Fund

On 15th February 2004 Richard aged 17 was rushed to Monklands
Hospital A & E with suspected Meningitis but after blood tests were
done he was informed that he was Anaemic following ten days of
blood testing he was informed that he had acquired an illness called
Aplastic Anemia of which he was grouped in the very severe
category. A Bone Marrow was suggested at the time and his older
brother and sister were tested but was not a match so Richard
underwent a immune-suppressant treatment called
Anti-lymphocyte globulin along with Cyclosporine. Read more....

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..Thank you....

Lorraine Kelly (GMTV) - The Sunday Post
RICHARD COLSON from Bellshillwasdiagnosed
with severe aplastic anemia in 2004 when he
was 17....

"Without the dedication of the staff of Ward 15
& ward 15 day unit I wouldn't be here today."
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The lethal disease means that his bone marrow
produces insufficient blood cells. Richard and
his family have set up a fund to help other
sufferers, and also to encourage people to
register as bone marrow donors.

Next clinic is: 10-SEP-08 4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Police Station, ALLOA , Clackmannanshire ,FK10 1AA
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"I think everyone in the country should be registered as it would help save countless lives and if you want to help, contact the Richard Colson Severe Aplastic Anemia Fund."
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"Many thanks to
ScotBlood for collecting and suppling blood to Scottish Hospitals".
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Bellshill Speaker
Family Appeal in Race to Save Son.
The parents of Bellshill Lukaemia sufferer have
appealed for people to come forward and see if
they can help save his life....
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