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Big brother’s bone marrow donation offers hope to 9-year-old sister with sickle cell disease

Big brother’s bone marrow donation offers hope to 9-year-old sister with sickle cell disease
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ALABASTER, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - An older brother’s bone marrow donation will offer a second chance at life for his 9-year-old sister, who has sickle cell disease. Alexa Turner, a 9-year-old student at Thompson Intermediate School, is dealing with more than homework. She has sickle cell disea...

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