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Marrowkidz

Information and advice for children affected by aplastic anaemia

Welcome to MarrowKidz from The Aplastic Anaemia Trust. Here you can find resources for children affected by aplastic anaemia.

Whether you have been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia yourself, or someone in your family or a friend has been diagnosed, this is where you'll find expert information about what's happening, and advice from other children who have been through aplastic anaemia too!



A note for adults and teens: We've moved some things around! You'll now find treatment information, resources for parents, schools and teenagers on our main website. 

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Explaining aplastic anaemia 

Have you ever wondered what is going on inside your body?  Maybe you have heard people talking about blood cells and platelets, but aren't really sure what they mean and how this relates to aplastic anaemia.  Watch our first short animation on this to find out more.  

Now you know a little about aplastic anaemia, what can we do about it? 

Our follow-up animation will explores the treatments you might have to help you get better:


Videos with Erica & Aimee

Erica, who had a bone marrow transplant for her aplastic anaemia, and her big sister Aimee, talk about what it was like for them.


Storytime with Evie

Evie, a brave girl who had a bone marrow transplant for her aplastic anaemia, reads Super-Rare Max! - our story book for very young children. 

Order a free copy of Super-Rare Max! for your child here. 

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 23rd March, 2026

Author: Yoann Van Nuwenborg

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