YOUNG Abdullah Patel is sitting his SATs exams just weeks after donating bone marrow to his brother.

The 11-year-old Pikes Lane School pupil gave six-year-old Yahya the best gift of all to help him in his fight against the rare condition Diamond Blackfan Anaemia.

The condition means Yahya's bone marrow fails to make enough red blood cells and a transplant would lead to Yahya’s quality of life being improved.

Dad Zayd, who lives with his family in Great Lever, said: “Abdullah is back at school sitting his SATs, and is really well.

“He was in hospital for two days and was walking the next day. He was amazing during the process.

“The treatment has gone well so far, the transplant has been a success.

“The hospital’s care is second to none.

"Yahya is still in hospital as he has virus which is associated with a transplant and he is being kept in.

"There was a chance of discharge but he is being kept in until he is better because of his immune system. Most children would be better in two days but it could take seven days for Yahya."

Mr Patel added: “Abdullah is really missing his brother, he can now go in and see him, but before he could only see him through a window.

“Yahya now wants to come home."

Yahya has been in hospital since March 24 where he underwent chemotherapy.

When he returns home he will remain in semi-isolation.

“Yahya is getting stronger,” said Mr Patel, whose extended family are helping out as he and his wife, Summayya can spend as much time with their sons.

He added: “I am incredibly proud of both of them. Children are very resilient, they bring out the best in you.”

Mr Patel is urging others to sign up to be inspired by Abdullah and sign up to the bone marrow register.

He said: “Since hearing about Abdullah and Yahya people I know have put their names on the register.”

For information visit www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/bonemarrow