A heartwarming story of two brave Ellesmere Port sisters has gained national recognition.
Demi Butler, 11, and her younger sister, Ellie, 8, will appear on ITV news at 6pm after opening up about their incredible story.
While enjoying a family holiday with their dad in July earlier this year, Demi was told the heart-breaking news that she has acute myeloid leukaemia.
She was rushed to Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool that night where she began treatment only days later.
Demi, a year seven pupil at the Church of England Academy, Ellesmere Port, was told she requires a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible for the best chance of survival.
Amazingly, her younger sister Ellie, a pupil at Rivacre Valley Primary School is a match and has vowed to save her sister’s life by donating her bone marrow.
The whole family will come together this evening to watch the two sisters on television before Demi is taken to hospital tomorrow morning.
Their uncle, Darren Butler said: “Andy Bonner from ITV came on Sunday morning with his camera crew to interview them both.
“They were just so overwhelmed - they constantly had a smile on their face.
“They were quite shy to begin, but once they opened up a little they loved it - they’re really looking forward to seeing themselves on TV tonight.
“A quick snippet of the clip was played on Good Morning Britain this morning and they’ve been constantly smiling ever since.
“It was really good of them to come.”
Demi and Ellie both visited Manchester Children’s Hospital on Tuesday (September 27) to discuss the bone marrow process and treatment plan.
However, following the appointment, Darren explained doctors were unhappy with the pace the cancer has deteriorated and have decided to pull Demi’s treatment date forward by two weeks.
She will now begin eight days of intensive chemotherapy tomorrow (Tuesday) to destroy her body’s immature blood cells before being put in isolation with her grandmother for almost two months as part of the transplant process.
Darren added: “Demi went for another bone marrow test on Tuesday and she was told it is deteriorating much quicker then they expected.
“Her original date to begin the treatment was on the week beginning October 17 but it has had to be pulled forward to this week.
“She won’t be coming home after tomorrow until the transplant is complete.
“Over the last few days their mum has been showing them all the messages of support people have been sending in.
“The amount of messages they have received has been unbelievable, especially from young children their own age.
“It’s so nice for them to hear - it’s so overwhelming for us all - we really didn't expect so much support.”
Almost £1,300 has been raised for the sisters through their Go Fund Me page, set up by Darren, since Tuesday (September 27).
To donate, visit www.gofundme.com/2hm2erdg
