Neighbours fight to save ailing little boy

Posted Oct 2, 2010 9:12 am.

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Southwest Calgary communities are rallying to find a miracle cure for a little boy suffering from a rare disease.

Seven-year-old Noel Robillard has a deadly, genetic blood disorder that compromises his immune system and forced doctors to remove his colon.

A bone marrow transplant could save Noel’s life, but doctors haven’t been able to find a suitable donor.

Neighbours in Lakeview and North Glenmore want to change that on Tuesday, with a stem cell drive organized by St. James School.

Noel’s mother Anne tells the Calgary Sun that despite her son’s ordeal, he never complains and loves life.

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