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'I need blood transfusions to live'

'I need blood transfusions to live'
BBC England Sunday 14 June 2026, 13:44 UTC 1 min read
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Rita, 18, was born with sickle cell disease, a condition that means she relies on blood donations.

Rita, 18, was born with sickle cell disease, a condition that means she relies on blood donations.
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