Erling Haaland Supports Young Girl Denied NHS Liver Transplant
Erling Haaland has been her inspiration, but the NHS 'won’t give Phoebe that chance'

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Phoebe Clarke, a young girl from Altrincham, England, is fighting a rare liver cancer and has been denied a liver transplant by the NHS due to high recurrence risks. Inspired by Manchester City player Erling Haaland, her family is raising funds for a living donor transplant in Saudi Arabia, where her aunt may be the donor.
- 01Phoebe Clarke was diagnosed with hepatic angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive liver cancer, in February 2022.
- 02Her family has raised over £195,000 (approximately $240,000 USD) through a GoFundMe campaign for her treatment.
- 03Despite the NHS's refusal for a transplant, her oncologists support the procedure as her only chance for survival.
- 04Erling Haaland sent a supportive video message to Phoebe, encouraging her to stay strong.
- 05Former boxing champion Frank Bruno has also voiced support for Phoebe, criticizing the NHS's decision.
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Phoebe Clarke, a spirited young girl from Altrincham, England, has faced a daunting battle against hepatic angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive liver cancer diagnosed in February 2022. Despite undergoing extensive chemotherapy and having over 80% of her liver removed, her only hope for long-term survival rests on a liver transplant. However, the NHS has deemed the procedure too risky due to high chances of cancer recurrence, leaving her family devastated. They argue that Phoebe deserves a chance, however slim, and have raised over £195,000 (approximately $240,000 USD) through a GoFundMe campaign to seek a living donor transplant abroad. Currently, they are in Saudi Arabia, where Phoebe's aunt may serve as the donor. The family has received messages of support from notable figures, including Manchester City player Erling Haaland, who sent a heartfelt video encouraging Phoebe to stay strong. Former boxing champion Frank Bruno has also criticized the NHS's decision, advocating for Phoebe's right to treatment. The family's determination remains unwavering as they continue to fight for Phoebe's life.
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Phoebe's case highlights the challenges faced by families seeking life-saving treatments outside of standard NHS protocols, raising awareness about the limitations of the healthcare system.
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