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Michelle Whitaker

Blood TiesSeries 6
Episode 5 of 8

Michelle Whitaker speaks to Ruth Wishart about her decision to create a 'saviour sibling' in order to save her young son's life.

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Michelle Whitaker speaks to Ruth Wishart about her decision to create a "saviour sibling" in order to save her young son's life.

Charlie Whitaker was diagnosed with the rare blood disorder, Diamond Blackfan Anaemia, and as neither Michelle nor husband Jayson were suitable donor matches for their son, the only hope was that a perfect tissue match for him could potentially come from a brother or sister.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 27 Nov 201106:03
BBC Radio Scotland

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  • Tue 10 May 201114:05
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Sun 15 May 201116:30
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Sun 27 Nov 201100:02
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Sun 27 Nov 201106:03
    BBC Radio Scotland