05/05/2026

Developed by health tech company Little Journey in association with the Aplastic Anaemia Trust and funded by Pfizer

The 'Marrow & Me' app is designed to help children combat anxiety and distress ahead of undergoing bone marrow procedures and IV infusions. The app provides age-appropriate explanations, interactive animations, and evidence-based coping techniques so children and families better understand and prepare for their medical procedures.

In addition to child-focused content, Marrow & Me includes dedicated caregiver resources including articles, checklists, and guidance to support the whole family. Whether a child is undergoing diagnostic investigations or preparing for a transplant, the app offers evidence-informed tools to help reduce anxiety and improve the patient experience.

The app’s content has been co-created with families, ensuring it reflects real-life challenges and priorities from the patient and caregiver perspective.

Key Features

• Interactive preparation animations: Step-by-step guidance for each procedure.

• Caregiver guidance: Planning tips, self-care advice, and advocacy tools.

• Calming activities and distraction techniques: Evidence-based tools to help children cope with hospital visits.

• Checklists & articles: Practical resources for families.

• Age-appropriate content, for ages 3–7 years, 8–12 years, and 13+ years.