Inspirational Story of Hope and Healing | Real Families

Sixteen-year-old Katie Buckley arrives at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital for a bone marrow transplant, involving marrow taken from her sister Ginny, following the failure of chemotherapy to cure her acute myeloid leukaemia. Doctors reveal whether the brain surgery on toddler Amelia, who featured in the first series, has been successful, and four-year-old Sean giggles his way through A&E.
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[@nenblom]

Katie was a fighter for sure. May she RIP. Also, according to what I heard, her father passed away in a motorcycle accident. May he RIP as well and may our hearts, prayers and condolences go out to the rest of the family. It was amazing to see that sisterly love between Katie and Ginny. So heartwarming. ❤️❤️

[@kaitlintropper2061]

Niklas Enblom RIP

[@alessandrosmith1477]

Niklas Enblom RIP Katie 💕 how do you know that she’s died?

[@tildainman8627]

Alessandro Smith exactly!

[@tayinabox1518]

It was a cycling accident not motorcycle! RIP to the both of them💜💜

[@tayinabox1518]

Alessandro Smith if you google her name an article comes up about her

[@binchickenstoleyourchips]

Can I say, poor Ginny. Losing her sister and dad. Feel bad for her mum too

[@pearlkelly6337]

@Katheryn Hoyt katie did die, she passed away in 2016

[@phileyre6371]

Pearl Kelly aww that’s so sad also the dad didn’t die tho

[@ghaidaalhabardi7042]

Aww thats so sad 😢

[@rubyroo6829]

Phil Eyre her dad died in a cycling accident

[@gracie7964]

Pearl Kelly this was posting in 2020 lol

[@brysona5875]

Rest in peace Katie, I hope you found your way to your dad sweet girl.

[@sashaessex453]

Shes not dead

[@pearlkelly6337]

@@sashaessex453 she is, she passed away in 2016 an her dad died as well from a car crash

[@emmacopperneufeld6941]

How did you know she died in a car crash

[@Barbara-Csillag]

@Nicola Schol She passed away in 2016 in her home. Her dad died in 2013 after a motorcycle accident.

[@crimsonwee4917]

Pearl Kelly omg no!

[@beritfies4193]

I feel so bad for Ginny she lost her sister and dad. now my life seems insignificant in comparison like literally I'm complaining about hw and depression WHY

[@mindrolling24]

Berit Fies Just because you’re having a different tough time doesn’t diminish your suffering. I feel terrible at present as well and my own stressors seem insignificant compared to what Katie and her family have gone through, but life is a real struggle each day for me, regardless. Hope you’re feeling better x

[@amyrivers9381]

Berit it's all relative, you thoughts and feelings are very important. I hope that you are doing okay and have sought out the help you need. Xx

[@amiellaventurini2257]

@@ens14686 she did :(

[@animcmillan5240]

Sounds like Katie got an extra six years to live, so that was something good that came from the transfusion

[@arwa542]

I remember when I was here for my operation it was a life changing operation at 4 years old it was the scariest thing that could ever happen to me I could have been disabled and it took two amazing doctors to help me it took me 3/2 years to heal and one of the nurses was one of my best friends she even offered me her iPad this hospital has so much respect from me and my family I could thank them until I die thank you

[@itzautumn4470]

I’m so happy you survived 🙃

[@emeliamoore7401]

Good on you

[@arwa542]

@@itzautumn4470 I would have survived either way!! But I could have been paralysed

[@Tinglytriggersasmr3]

So happy for you arwa

[@becca8427]

Katie was so strong. She was such a fighter. Her sister was so brave to do that. R.I.P Katie ❤️

[@pearlkelly6337]

And RIP her dad too

[@melinapaz2831]

Wait what happened to them?😰

[@RavenLaing]

@@melinapaz2831 Katie lost her battle, and her dad passed away after a motorcycle accident in 2013. Katie passed in 2016 at age 22.

[@christinekillen3393]

@@RavenLaing bicycle

[@Barbara-Csillag]

Katie died in 2016 in her home surrounded by her mum and sisters and her dog, she was 22. Her dad passed away in 2013 due to a motorcycle accident. This video was filmed back in 2010/2011.

[@ellieduffill9679]

It was 2011 i think x

[@leothelion3361]

i was born in 2010

[@Barbara-Csillag]

@@leothelion3361 ???

[@leothelion3361]

@@Barbara-Csillag yes

[@Barbara-Csillag]

@@leothelion3361 Well done, you've made it to the age of 10. But get off social media though - it is dangerous & damaging - don't be on it that young.

[@BLAB-it5un]

Can't imagine what it is like to lose two family members in such tragic ways and then to have the gut-wrenching personal story of the attempted treatment for Katie forever frozen in time as a documentary. Here's hoping the best for Ginny and that she has had good, strong support in the years since.

[@tiffanyharrison7568]

I myself have had bone morrow transplant it’s the graph versus host disease that sucks so much but im alive 17 years and going strong 💪

[@jolienblanckaert658]

I hope you are ok now!❤

[@gracieshepardtothemax1743]

You go girl! Keep strong! 😘❤️🇨🇦

[@millietack1068]

Keep fighting

[@jessxox4612]

Tiffany Harrison stay strong! Your amazing💫❤️

[@lauren6340]

Stay strong! 💪🏻✨🍁

[@ababyharpseal6534]

Little Sean is SO CUTE. Like, one of the cutest kids I’ve ever seen. He took his injury like a trooper, too!

[@kristinowens899]

Oh poor Katie! When she was sitting on that hospital bed, she just looked so sad and defeated.

[@pearlkelly6337]

Its sad because she passed away and her dad died as well

[@nenblom]

Kristin Owens So true. May she and her father RIP. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

[@joshuaknight311]

@@nenblom how her dad died

[@caitlinwilliams9379]

Joshua Knight he passed away from a motorcycle accident.

[@may_sings3380]

All of them are sad

[@envidia5890]

Katie died in 2016 at age 22 a couple years after her father died falling off his bicycle. :(

[@swirlingfizz9990]

Envidia Noble 🥺😱NOO😭

[@ellagrundy1653]

No 😭

[@she3po945]

Proof??? Do you have any links to info saying these things?

[@emilyvelasquez7884]

Envidia Noble aw

[@lucyhodges8773]

Thought go to the mum and the sister. Ginny would have been 17

[@ameliarose5333]

Rest In Peace Katie and her father 🥺🙏❤️

[@miyurimiyazaki1520]

Is nobody talking about how cute Sean is?

[@shannonnnn6497]

No because that's not the point of the video

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

@@shannonnnn6497 that was such a good response

[@gi-eo9ek]

@@shannonnnn6497 but it is tho, all the kids featured in this video are the point.

[@bethanylightowler6436]

@@shannonnnn6497 don’t be a Karen

[@pearlkelly6337]

Katie died an her dad died in a crash, this video is 9 years old it was on TV IN 2011 on a programme called 'childrens hospital'

[@sweetfighter2592]

My only brother was my stem cell donor. Its a miracle in itself that she had a sibling that was a match. And its pretty uncommon for a younger sibling to match as a donor for their older sibling. Such a great story. RIP Katie ❤

[@elizabethmurphy9492]

I am so sorry. For Katie and her father

[@tysymone4788]

Same for my daughter she was 5 and had one sibling (younger) who was 4 at the time ...2years after transplant my daughter is doing so well 🙌🏿

[@erhhhh27]

RIP Katie and her father. Fly high! 😭💕

[@kaitlintropper2061]

RIP to Katie and her dad.

[@alvvsu]

that’s the most wonderful sister i ever seen

[@pearlkelly6337]

RIP Katie and her dad

[@jordandavis2046]

She is seriously a trooper like wow she's giving her sister hone marrow transplant I bet her sister and mher parents are amazed

[@lilylilylilylol]

katie sadly died in 2016 and her dad died a few years earlier in 2013. may they rest in peace.

[@dorisschmidt-pielock2683]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Caroline28483]

Reminds me of "My Sister's Keeper"

[@classyundercutelectra4330]

Exactly the vibe I got

[@catherinemckay6729]

That movie made me cry so much 🥺

[@rochellewi1872]

Omg and the girls name is Katie Just like the movie

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

I think the book was based off of this

[@jasminevillaccio9182]

@@strugglingcollegestudent bit harsh

[@patrickstar591]

RIP katie and her dad, prayers go to the rest of the family! RIP❤❤❤

[@saveournsrey2018]

Amelia is too adorable!!! So happy so smart! I hope she lived a good life.

[@graceharrison1991]

So kind of Katie’s little sister to give Katy a bone marrow transplant😄. Katie’s so brave and kind girl

[@hix9153]

they are both so brave. i’m getting a life changing surgery at the end of 2020, and i’ve always wanted to be a surgeon to help save people’s lives, but i wouldn’t be able to bc i would probably cry the whole way through🥺

[@zalaiiyah2162]

That’s nice

[@yeeyee6412]

I’m praying that your surgery goes well & that you have a speedy recovery. 💝. Once you’re past that, you may realize even more that you want to be a doctor or surgeon... and im sure you can make those dreams a reality!! You are brave too. Wishing the best to you Maya Jaye! 💝

[@robloxcool4011]

I hope everything goes well and good luck!

[@JulieR73]

Maya Jaye what are you having done? I had Scoliosis surgery that was indeed life changing! Wishing you all the best!

[@darcidrummond1564]

Have a good recovery and I hope you will be the best you have ever been after the surgery!

[@pianowithcaitlin8430]

I had luekamia and I just finished treatment and I know how much pain your in constantly

[@temeparareihana4116]

🥳 congrats 🥳

[@anamarier4791]

Ohmygosh all these babies!! So so cute!! Please God be with them!! 🙏🙏🕊️

[@jam_med4142]

Rest in peace Katie, a true warrior. ❤️💐💞💫

[@pearlkelly6337]

Her dad too

[@christinanjeim4654]

Poor ginny i feel bad losing her sister even her dad so sorry for ur loss ❤😭

[@soyyb3an126]

Ginny is so brave! Bone marrow transplants come from the hip and are VERY painful

[@pearlkelly6337]

RIP Katie and her dad

[@cloudydxayss2394]

Rip Katie 🥺 hope you find your dad up there 🕊

[@ayakotami3318]

Sean is sooooo cute! 😍 And RIP Katie Buckley and her father. 👼

[@joycesmallwood6750]

I'm so sorry I'm the one that offered to give her my bone marrow I'm truly sorry. Katie earned her wings to heaven an her sister is a angel for helping her . she is looking down on her family an is free of pain am she is watching over you all every day .your in my prayers

[@pearlkelly6337]

She is at peace with her dad who also died

[@cjarnett3146]

rest in peace beautiful katie. i hope you found your way up to your dad. we miss and love you💘

[@bethanyrachel63]

Those sisters made me cry I. The eldest of 4 and the thought of one of my younger siblings doing makes me so emotional

[@jimmiepatrum]

I just prayed that Katie will thrive now that she has healthy bone marrow and cells. God Bless this family. How selfless of Ginny to literally give her sister her own blood and marrow. Diane in NC

[@millisagable1318]

Katie sadly passed away in 2016.

[@annagilleland2754]

And her sweet Dad went ahead of her to be sure Heaven was ready for her sweet soul!!

[@summerhill7110]

@@millisagable1318 she didnt die

[@Barbara-Csillag]

@@summerhill7110 so why hasn't the family addressed the death rumours then?

[@samm9390]

@@summerhill7110 she did passed away in 2016

[@dayshacarribon6454]

Im so sorry for katie... now that she going back to her sisters is very heart warming🤗

[@twynall]

14:42 "Say cheese!" SO CUTE!

[@katherinedekraker5328]

My heart was melted after I watched and when I was watching this video

[@courtny.olivia485]

Fly High Angel 🕊️❤️ this made me cry for about an hour and a half 😭😭😭

[@pearlkelly6337]

RIP to Katie and her dad.

[@trishamartin9023]

Shawn is absolutely precious

[@anamarier4791]

Yes! ! 😭😭😍🥰

[@sydneyjohnson8225]

Sean*

[@kam1827]

The poor child... lost her dad... lost her sister 3 years later... so sad.... shes so strong...

[@miasarten6702]

RIP she has a beautiful sister and Katie was so Grateful God bless you Katie ❤️💖❤️💗💝❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pearlkelly6337]

RIP to Katie and also her dad who died too

[@joannelyons5627]

That is such a big responsibility in a big medical choice, for a little girl to do for her sister to save her life.

[@cazzabojangles]

Shaun just out here having a nice time at the hospital

[@leeleeb7413]

He’s so cute!!

[@leahaustin7800]

Rip Katie💔 you was so strong till the very end rest well angel 👼

[@pearlkelly6337]

and rip to her dad too

[@jordigarren7299]

Ginny is so brave and definitely a gryffindor (sry I had too) but she is truly the most amazing sister..

[@pearlkelly6337]

Rip Katie and her dad

[@rustytheloverofdinosaurs10]

Rusty: "(Shy) (Rusty Wears His Own Soccer Outfit And He's With His 11 Siblings And He's Really Curious) Katie Is Definitely A ❤💛🦁 Gryffindor Too! 🧡🤍!"

[@bettysmith4527]

Rest In Peace to Katie and her dad.. such a sad situation for the surviving family!

[@vanesaalvarez1922]

how did you find out about this?

[@bettysmith4527]

@@vanesaalvarez1922 I looked it up on the internet.

[@lalamakeuprehab]

She’s literally her father’s twin. RIP XoxoX

[@ladyyuna2000]

RIP Katie Buckley(aged 22) and your Dad Mark Buckley both of you will be truly missed.

[@taylaclark7624]

Wow I didn't even know that she was definitely a fighter. Her sister gave her a few more years to live. RIP Katie ❤

[@pearlkelly6337]

and rest in peace to the dad too

[@giraffe-gamer-roblox3513]

How must Ginny feel...

[@christinekillen3393]

I hope that she realizes that she gave Katie 6 additional years to live! even though she ultimately died, her sister bought her 6 years and that must not be overlooked.

[@babyy566]

Katie is such a brave beautiful role model😘

[@madisonkidd6890]

colleen casey May she Rest In Peace :(

[@Myeungo]

She died in 2016, sadly. I read she was a trooper, her body gave up on her, but her brain did not.

[@pearlkelly6337]

She passed away and her dad died too

[@lululovesu452]

She's so brave I had one of these done when I was very young (just a bit younger than I am now, I'm 10), it hurt, and rest in Peace Katie

[@pearlkelly6337]

And her dad too RIP Mark

[@pearlblueskies]

One of my friends got leukemia when they were a baby and had if for years. Up until she was 3 she had it. She made a super long string with tons of beads to mark her birthdays, holidays, and times she figured out good news. I am so proud of her even though we don’t hang out that much. She inspires me and encourages me to stay strong! One like equals one word of encouragement! l l l l V

[@taylaclark7624]

I lost 2 friends from Lukiema one was 16 and the other 21

[@amberbond6574]

you can see it in that girls eyes shes scared sad brave .....

[@madisworld]

Rip Mark and Katie Buckley. I’m sorry for their family❤️💕

[@leeangus1839]

Good luck Katie . I am praying for you And hope get better very soon. Love you Katie

[@pearlkelly6337]

She died 5 years ago and her dad died too

[@nooraqueen2716]

@@pearlkelly6337 6 years ago almost 7

[@cobysx7701]

God bless everyone in this video 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Cam.a14]

8:28 she's so brave

[@adanyacal9326]

Katie is so brave I am worried about throwing up at all and she threw up so much during her treatment. RIP Katie

[@pearlkelly6337]

And rip to her dad

[@crispycrookie9688]

I have to wonder why the young girl had to wait 9 months? if it didn't work, she could die while waiting..

[@-holly-4700]

Because it takes time for the blood vessels to grow

[@pearlkelly6337]

she did pass away an so did her dad he died

[@isyinkienl6188]

Pearl Kelly hey, were talking about the 3 year old Emilia. Not Katie

[@lydia3158]

I think she had other scans also I’m assuming.

[@bratgirlrules8094]

No matter the time that passes, loss like this is just heartwrenchig. May Jesus comfort everyone broken. Prayers, hugs and love from the FrozenTundra.❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢

[@adamdavies2340]

Katie and her dad, reunited in eternal life with Lord Jesus. Their spirits will live forever in God's Kingdom.

[@RedsnowHD]

wishful thinking, bot nothing more than that

[@lovelyjanuary]

@@RedsnowHD ok because you would actually know literally anything about that more than any of us out in the universe would wouldn’t you???? Get over yourself. 🙄😬 it does nobody any good for you to be a hateful idiot and take up any millisecond of our own time with your comment or reply that’s ONLY there to be a huge a-hole really because anyone can believe anything they want, get used to it and don’t feel the need to add your two cents earlier rather than later on that one bc nobody cares what you think-- we’re all just trying to make a nice comment about a lovely young woman who has passed much sooner than so many of her loved ones wish that she had and who contributed an inspiration and positive effect on others lives while she was here.

[@christinekillen3393]

@@RedsnowHD pretty scummy to turn this into a religious debate.

[@alyssajoy4955]

I hate this series but I cant stop watching it whyyyyy. It always makes me feel so much more grateful for what I have when I watch these.

[@avahumberger9307]

poor kate:( may she sleep easy❤️

[@user-wf6qc8nb7x]

Quinlyn Simmons that’s why she said “may she sleep easy”...

[@avahumberger9307]

@@user-wf6qc8nb7x ?

[@SweetTikTokLife]

Avah Umberger you know she sadly passed on right? 😥

[@pearlkelly6337]

And her dad died as well

[@towerofterror1239]

Why am I crying :,( My heart is broken

[@pearlkelly6337]

RIP Katie and her dad

[@thekysplace9898]

That’s soo sad that Katie died rip Katie and her dad it’s soo sad to have family members die I don’t know how the mom and sister are doing but I hope they are doing good but wow that’s sad the dad and Katie died they will be in my prayers it’s sad that happened to a young and beautiful lady it’s soo sad😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

[@bpozjay675]

I would love to meet Amelia because I also have Moyamoya and I have never met someone else with it and I would love to talk to her about what I’ve been through and let her know someone is out there that went through the same thing

[@bpozjay675]

[e-mail] is my email address and if you would like I would love to share my experience

[@emilyismissing]

That bone marrow transplant stuff gave me flash backs to The 100 TV show... ;-;

[@nenblom]

May Kate and Mark Rest In Peace.

[@giraffe-gamer-roblox3513]

Emilia was so cute!! 😍😍😍

[@tofeetiggy2259]

Hello again 🤭

[@chloel9982]

amelia

[@portiasmith6445]

RIP Katie and her dad.

[@islamcintosh8806]

I spent my first birthday in hospital I’m so sorry

[@rosievasquez523]

Now it'll be up to her to keep her body healthy and strong and clean and away from any drugs or anything that will harm the body because of what her sister did to help her regain her life

[@pearlkelly6337]

She passed away 5 years ago. He dad died as well

[@isabelfoot1265]

RIP Katie and her dad

[@5cats2kids8]

Jenny looks terrified. 💔 I wish this video would provide more information on the risks for her.

[@overgrownkudzu]

it's not really very dangerous for her, it's probably just very scary for an 11 y/o child to have surgery

[@christinekillen3393]

Ginny

[@AmazingGirl131]

Very brave young girl 😀😀😀😀😊 😁☺ TRUE !

[@kassyprojector]

why did the intro with all the drawings and stuff, make me cry?

[@sydnasty1]

Rest In Peace Katie the world misses you💕

[@pearlkelly6337]

And her dad too

[@heidineville4720]

Does anyone know how Amelia is doing? Also rip katie amazing inspirational Ginny and rip to their father sad to have to read this.

[@elsa9900]

They are both so brave

[@maddieharr7211]

Sean is real cutie pie

[@georgiabooth7954]

Amelia is so cute!!!

[@rebbeccaettridge8705]

Omg i hope for the best good luck you can do this guys

[@eliadore7003]

The amazing thing is that you can sign up to donate bone marrow and they match you with somebody (if possible) If you can do it it could save a life

[@trnigyul]

Sean is toooo cute 🙂

[@sianfleming1679]

I feel so sorry for Ginny

[@danjamil167]

God Bless Katie!!!

[@savannaplazzzzzz1038]

Why did I cry?

[@parkhyeongjin4145]

Because ur a kind hearted person❤️

[@kittylmao]

I'd like to say I cried, but I'm not a cryer

[@ellisjakewhite]

Bone marrow transplants are the worst thing to go through, Ik because I had ALL and CML and had to have one at LGI without the NHS and TCT it would be of been horrible :( RIP❤️

[@Person-gc3jk]

Poor girl, wishes and prays.

[@pearlkelly6337]

Rip Katie and her dad

[@robnewman6101]

Really Useful Hospitals.

[@BowBellexoxo]

Rip Katie 🕊

[@jorueloofficialchannel9165]

keep safe and love each other

[@spencerrose9407]

Oh nooooo poor Kate she is so brave and Jenny she must be so scared and Kate good luck on getting better well done God bless you always

[@pearlkelly6337]

She passed away 5 years ago and her dad died as well

[@jackiealv6547]

My little 8 yr old neighbor has just been diagnosed with leukemia and he will undergo this type of transplant soon but I just wonder how does it affect the donor or if it doesn’t affect him at all? Does anyone know how is Ginny doing nowadays?

[@stvce]

I did the same thing as Ginny like 7-8 months ago and I’m fine after it, during it and a few days after it I felt a bit weak tho

[@Marina-cl1fq]

If the donor is donating his heart, he dies..if the donor is donating a kidney, he will be fine.

[@lesha4634]

This is the hospital I go to

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Stop at about 13.00: Before my cousin received his transplant, he was isolated in a transparent tent like cubicle to stop any possibility of any outside infection.

[@doriswalsh3929]

Prayers and thoughts