Wirral toddler gets 'second chance at life' after stem cell transplant

Ronnie was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia just before his first birthday

• A Wirral toddler has been given what his family call a second chance at life after receiving a stem cell transplant. • Ronnie was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, a serious condition where the bone marrow stops making enough blood cells, just before his first birthday. • The youngster, pictured in hospital in his Everton kit, is now recovering after the procedure.