A primary school student in Warndon has raised awareness about the number of children on waiting lists for tissue and organ transplants.

Arabella, a Year 6 student from Oasis Academy Warndon, was recently part of the 'Waiting to Live' campaign after discovering she has a genetic condition called cornea dystrophy.

In the UK, over 230 children are currently in need of a transplant.

As part of the campaign, each child was symbolised with a doll, featuring a QR code, displayed in different hospitals and NHS organisations.

The QR code leads to stories of the children, encouraging more people to consider becoming donors.

Arabella's condition was found during a routine eye check-up.

Though she doesn't currently need a transplant, she may require a cornea transplant in the future.

Her mother, Claire Oliver, already underwent a similar procedure.

Ms Oliver, part of the pastoral team at Oasis Academy Warndon, said: "We are so proud of our daughter and her desire to support NHS blood and tissue/organ donation.

"Without this awareness, the waiting list will continue to grow for the children in need.

"Arabella's will to help, I hope, demonstrates to others the importance of supporting such causes."

Mrs Owen, principal of Oasis Academy Warndon, said: "We are so proud of Arabella for sharing her story to raise awareness of the number of children who need transplants in the UK.

"Eyes are too regularly the part of the body that people say they don’t want to donate, but Arabella and her mum Claire’s stories make it clear how important these vital organs are."

To know more, register as a donor, or to listen to Arabella's story, visit waitingtolive.org.