By Carolina Ospina | Project management
At the Children's Hospital, we have the busiest pediatric oncology unit in Medellín. In 2024, we launched our bone marrow transplant service with two specialized care beds, reaffirming our commitment to providing comprehensive care for the region. Each year, we treat over 690 children with oncology diagnoses, conduct more than 3,700 chemotherapy sessions, and provide over 3,900 consultations.
How does your donation help?
Most of our patients come from rural areas and municipalities in Antioquia and Chocó, facing not only the challenges of cancer but also significant economic hardships. With your support and the help of our allies, we created the Rescuing Smiles Program, which this year delivered:
Why are Transplant Kits important?
The leading cause of mortality in bone marrow transplants is infections, which primarily enter through the skin. During the pre-transplant conditioning process, the patient’s immune system becomes extremely vulnerable to bacteria, viruses, and fungi, significantly increasing the risk of severe infections.
These kits include specialized products for intensive care of the skin and mucous membranes, essential to reducing bacterial colonization and protecting children during the 3 to 6 months of immune recovery post-transplant. Many of our patients cannot afford these high-cost products, but thanks to your support, we can provide them, ensuring their care and saving lives.
More than a hospital, a place of hope
Beyond medical care, we work with dedication and love to create a safe and welcoming environment. In 2024, we organized over 77 children’s activities, including traveling shows, workshops, and gift deliveries, bringing moments of joy and emotional support to our young patients during their treatment.
Every smile, every life story inspires us to keep going. Like Dulce’s story, an 8-year-old girl diagnosed with acute leukemia. Thanks to your donation, we can provide Dulce and many other children with the comprehensive care they need to overcome their battles.
Become a monthly donor with just $10
Sponsor a child in their fight against cancer. Your contribution brings smiles and hope to our oncology unit.
By Manuela Yusti Saldarriaga | Project management
By Carolina Ospina | Project Leader
Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.
If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.
Support this important cause by creating a personalized fundraising page.
Start a Fundraiser