Support for a Medical Emergency: Elijah

What are you raising money for?

A bone marrow transplant, also known as a stem cell transplant, is a treatment option for severe aplastic anemia. It's the only potential cure for this type of bone marrow failure. During the procedure, a patient's diseased bone marrow is destroyed and replaced with healthy stem cells from a donor. The donor's tissue type must match the patient's, and is usually from a sibling or other family member. If no matching family member is found, a doctor can search the registry managed by the National Marrow Donor Program. The procedure is intensive and can cause serious complications, including: Immune complications, Infections, Sterility, and Temporary hair loss. The chances the transplant will work depend on many factors, including: The disease being treated, The stage of the disease, The patient's age and general health, and How well the donor's tissue type matches the patient

Why are you raising the funds?

According to Elijah's Consultant Hematologist, the only permanent solution to his condition is a Bone Marrow Transplant. This transplant, however, can only be performed abroad, in specialized medical centers located in India, the UK, or the US. The estimated cost of the procedure in India is $46,000. With the ongoing medical treatments and the high cost of a transplant, Elijah's family is struggling to raise the necessary funds. They are doing their very best, but the financial burden is far beyond their means, especially given the prevailing economic conditions. We humbly appeal to your kind hearts for support in this critical time. Your financial contributions will directly fund Elijah’s life-saving Bone Marrow Transplant, giving him the chance to lead a healthy, normal life and continue to be the joyful and promising child he is.

What will the funds raised help achieve?

Aplastic Anaemia is a serious and rare blood disorder in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells, leading to severe weakness, fatigue, and other life-threatening complications. Elijah's condition requires regular transfusions of plasma, platelets, and fresh blood to manage the symptoms, along with numerous autoimmune medications. Sadly, the financial burden of these treatments has become overwhelming for his family. Despite their tireless efforts to provide for Elijah's care, the medical expenses have drained their resources. According to Elijah's Consultant Hematologist, the only permanent solution to his condition is a Bone Marrow Transplant. We humbly appeal to your kind hearts for support in this critical time. Your financial contributions will directly fund Elijah’s life-saving Bone Marrow Transplant, giving him the chance to lead a healthy, normal life and continue to be the joyful and promising child he is.