So Sad: Baby boy must have full blood transfusion every three weeks just to stay alive

By the time Joey Ziadi was eight weeks old he had already suffered complete heart failure.
The tiny newborn was diagnosed with an extremely rare condition, which prevents his body from producing red blood cells.
Diamond Blackfan Anaemia (DBA) affects just 800 people across the world - 125 in the UK.
Little Joey's only hope to prevent long-term damage is a bone marrow transplant, but until then the toddler has to face blood transfusions every three weeks.
 

The procedure ensures oxygen can get to Joey's vital organs, as his body is unable to perform the vital function.
His mother Kaisha Morris, from Northampton, said the regular transfusions are keeping her son alive.
The 35-year-old, said: 'It’s difficult having to take him for transfusions every week because it must be so uncomfortable for him.
'They’re an absolute life-saver for him though.

 

Joey's parents are urging people to sign the Anthony Nolan donation register after no one in their family was found to be a match for their son