Urgent funding for 15 yr old with Aplastic Anemia
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On the 31st of May, Constance Dohwe suddenly fell ill at home and was rushed to the hospital. The doctors ran tests on Constance and she was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia. This is a condition that occurs when the body stops producing enough new blood cells.
Constance is only 15 years old and she is a very promising track athlete with hopes and the potential to compete on an international level. She is also currently attending Lomagundi College as a Form 3 student in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
She recently had a Anti-Thymocyte Globulin with Cyclosporine procedure but she reacted to this. Her family had to borrow money to buy the medication required for this procedure. The medication alone cost US$5094.00. In addition to the medication costs, she has to pay US$150.00 cash core payment for every 2 days spent in the hospital, required payment for a Specialist Doctor's charge of US$100.00 per visit. She also needs 4 pints of blood per week ($135 per pint) as well as platelets which cost $90 per unit.
Following the failure of the ATG procedure, Constance will now need to travel to India to undergo a Bone Marrow transplant as soon as possible. The estimated cost of this is US$85,000.
The family is in need of financial assistance as the medical aid limit is almost exhausted and will not cover the cost to India. If you would like to assist with the financial burden, any donation will be greatly appreciated. All funds raised will directly go towards Constance's medical and travel costs.
Constance is only 15 years old and she is a very promising track athlete with hopes and the potential to compete on an international level. She is also currently attending Lomagundi College as a Form 3 student in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
She recently had a Anti-Thymocyte Globulin with Cyclosporine procedure but she reacted to this. Her family had to borrow money to buy the medication required for this procedure. The medication alone cost US$5094.00. In addition to the medication costs, she has to pay US$150.00 cash core payment for every 2 days spent in the hospital, required payment for a Specialist Doctor's charge of US$100.00 per visit. She also needs 4 pints of blood per week ($135 per pint) as well as platelets which cost $90 per unit.
Following the failure of the ATG procedure, Constance will now need to travel to India to undergo a Bone Marrow transplant as soon as possible. The estimated cost of this is US$85,000.
The family is in need of financial assistance as the medical aid limit is almost exhausted and will not cover the cost to India. If you would like to assist with the financial burden, any donation will be greatly appreciated. All funds raised will directly go towards Constance's medical and travel costs.
Organizer
Courage Kusena
Organizer
Phoenix, AZ
