Tributes have been paid to an 'amazing' young woman who died while awaiting a bone marrow transplant. Aimee Read, 29, was due to undergo the life-saving surgery next month to treat a life-threatening blood disease.
Aimee, from Ramsbottom, was diagnosed with PNH – paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria – back in 2016. The condition sees the body’s cells attacked by the immune system.
Aimee had surgery for a bone marrow transplant back in January but it proved unsuccessful, leaving her and her family 'deflated'.
Last month, doctors offered a glimmer of hope when they revealed they had found another donor. READ MORE: Joseph Holt brewery admits failures after customer died falling down pub steps Another transplant was offered in July - around the time of Aimee's 30th birthday.
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