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Rangers manager Michael Beale shares heartbreaking story of niece's cancer relapse

Rangers boss Michael Beale has issued a heartfelt plea for people to sign up and give blood after receiving news that his niece's cancer has returned.

He took to social media to share the news that his young niece Poppy's blood cancer has relapsed after the girl rang the bell for the end of her cancer treatment in December 2022.

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His post read: "Our beautiful niece Poppy, just a baby and she has gone through so much in her life already. In December 2022 she rang the bell for the end of her cancer treatment.

"This week, her parents received the devastating news she had relapsed. Poppy is now fighting this horrible disease head on again. It’s heart breaking for her parents, little brother & the extended family.

"Poppy is likely to need blood transfusions and platelet transfusions during her relapse process.

"To help families who are fighting blood cancer, please register or sign up to give blood."

To find out more about giving blood, click here.

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