Fighting Sickle Cell In Mityana

A mother sits by her child’s bedside through the night, praying for the pain to stop. A father struggles to find money for medicine. A young boy misses school yet again, while his friends play outside. Families have broken, yet they started happily. This is the reality of sickle cell in Mityana — a reality we can no longer ignore.

Sickle cell disease is claiming the lives of our children and youth far too early. Many families cannot afford proper treatment or regular medical checkups. Some parents don’t even know their child has sickle cell until it is too late. We see the pain, we feel the loss, and we know something must be done.

That is why we are reaching out to you. Your support can help us bring hope where there is despair. With your help, we can:

Provide screening and early diagnosis to save lives.

Offer pain relief, medication, and nutritional support to affected children.

Carry out awareness campaigns to educate families and the entire community about prevention and care.

Give counseling and emotional support to parents who are overwhelmed.