'Good match' for transplant girl

The family hopes Eva's operation can go ahead in May

The family of a three-year-old Leicestershire girl has confirmed a potentially life-saving bone marrow donor has been found.

Toddler Eva Winston-Hart from Market Harborough has a rare form of leukaemia and doctors say her only chance of survival is a bone marrow transplant.

The family met doctors on Monday who said an American donor was a good enough match to proceed.

It is hoped the transplant could take place in May.

Last hope

The toddler's grandmother, Di Winston, told BBC East Midlands Today that the information was still sinking in and the family would give out more details at a later date.

Mrs Winston said the family wanted to thank those who had given their support.

Amy Winston-Hart, Eva's mother, explained previously the details of the American donor.

"It's an umbilical cord from the US, so, somebody out there who had a baby and donated the umbilical cord to a bank is possibly going to save Eva's life.

"Even if they say you've got your match, there is still the transplant procedure to go through, which carries risks in itself... so it's not over 'til its over," she said.

Eva was taken ill three months ago. Doctors have said that chemotherapy cannot save her.

More than 600 people joined the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Register after Eva's family appealed for a donor.