Rangers manager Michael Beale shared an emotional post encouraging people to donate blood following his niece's cancer relapse.

The English coach took to Instagram to share the devastating news that his niece, Poppy, needs blood cancer treatment again.

In the post, he said: "Our beautiful niece Poppy.

"She is 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 heartbreaking for her parents, little brother and 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 and sign up."

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According to Blood Cancer UK, over 40,000 people are diagnosed with a blood cancer each year and over 250,000 people are currently living with blood cancer.

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