Help Thalassemia Patients for Blood Transfusion

Dear Kind Donor,

More than a thousand Thalassemia patients look up to us for their survival across Sindh. Every child needs a blood transfusion, and that too every 2 weeks, which is followed by monthly iron chelation therapy, which is mandatory to protect their organs from iron overload. These treatments are not optional for them; they are the thin line between life and death. 

The extended challenge

During the past few months, the increasing cost of important medicines and medical supplies has made the mission of KITCC even harder. Prices of iron chelation drugs like Deferasirox and Deferiprone have increased because of inflation and a shortage of supply. In parallel, the economic recession is making it difficult for families to get proper Thalassemia treatment, as most of the people are underprivileged, and it's nearly impossible for them to afford any treatment on their own. 

Without the constant support of iron chelation therapy, children suffering from thalassemia have high health risks and might have severe complications like liver failure, diabetes and heart disease. This eventually means shorter life expectancy, which is again not acceptable for us. 

You have created an impact!

Thanks to your generosity, our center has been able to:

• Provided over 18,500 blood transfusions in the past year.
• Administered more than 25,000 iron chelation therapies, saving children from life-threatening iron overload.
• Support awareness and prevention programs to reduce the spread of this inherited condition in future generations.

Every contribution you have made has truly been a lifeline. Each child who smiles after a safe transfusion is proof of the difference you make.

Why do we need you more than ever now?

With the success, we still need you; there is still a huge gap to fill. Rising costs mean that the funds we once used to treat many patients now cover far fewer therapies. To meet the end goals for our project, we still need your donations to ensure uninterrupted treatment for 1,050 registered patients.

We cannot let financial barriers decide who lives and who suffers.

How can you help us?

Your continued support will:

• Secure life-saving chelation medicines.
• Ensure no child misses a transfusion due to lack of funds.
• Provide hope to families who are otherwise helpless.

We hope to keep dreams alive for these children, dreams of going to school, playing with friends, and living a healthy future.

With heartfelt gratitude and hope,
Kashif Iqbal Thalassemia Care Centre Trust (KITCC).

Introduction:

For over 28 years, Kashif Iqbal Thalassaemia Care Centre (KITCC) has provided free, life-saving care to more than 1,000 registered thalassaemia patients in Pakistan. Thalassaemia, a severe genetic blood disorder, requires regular blood transfusions, iron chelation therapy, and comprehensive medical support services that many families cannot afford. With the critical support of GlobalGiving, KITCC ensures that patients receive uninterrupted treatment, psychosocial support, and advocacy to live healthier, more hopeful lives.

Key Services & Impact:

1. Lifesaving Blood Transfusions

KITCC provides free, screened blood to registered patients, but severe blood shortages, especially during Karachi’s recent extreme heatwaves, have made transfusions harder to secure. Rising temperatures (exceeding 40°C/104°F) have led to fewer blood donors, as people avoid outdoor movement. Increased cases of heatstroke and dehydration make many potential donors ineligible. Despite these challenges, KITCC continues emergency blood drives and community awareness campaigns to maintain supply.

2. Iron Chelation Therapy

Without treatment, iron overload from frequent transfusions causes organ failure and early death. KITCC provides free chelation medicines, helping patients avoid complications and improving long-term survival.

3. Psycho-Social Support & Patient Empowerment

The Psycho-Social Well-Being Centre (PSWC) offers mental health counselling, resilience training, and peer support, followed by meditation sessions twice a day to eradicate the disturbance and stress from the minds of these innocent kids.

Conclusion

Karachi’s extreme weather and blood shortages have made KITCC’s mission more urgent than ever. Yet, with GlobalGiving’s support, we continue to save lives. Your generosity ensures that kids with thalassaemia receive the care they need regardless of weather, cost, or stigma.

Join us in this fight. Donate today and give the gift of life.