Seventeen-year-old Elian Sundén from Öland is in urgent need of a stem cell donor due to a severe blood disorder known as aplastic anemia.

Diagnosed just before his summer break, Elian's condition has left him vulnerable to infections, making even minor illnesses potentially life-threatening.

Despite a match being found through the Tobias Registry, the donor was unreachable, leaving Elian and his family in a state of anxious waiting.

His mother, Therese Wahlgren Sundén, describes the wait as mentally exhausting, as they hope for a suitable donor to be found soon.

Elian remains optimistic, focusing on returning to school and resuming his normal life.

The Tobias Registry continues to search for a match, highlighting the critical need for more donors to register and potentially save lives.