By Aliyu Usman Muhammad | Project Lead
GlobalGiving: Sickle Cell Disease Eradication Initiative —Sponsor Blood Drive to Save lives in Yobe State Project Report
Overview
This initiative aims to support sickle cell disease (SCD) patients in Yobe State through awareness, blood donation drives, and direct medical support. While we did not receive funding from GlobalGiving for this activity, our team successfully organized local fundraising efforts to save lives. We will like to appreciate the contributions of our Donors in supporting this project with the following achievement.
Achievements and Support
Medical Support: We raised funds locally to support a 10-year-old SCD Vulnerable patient suffering from anemia and Fracture of the Legs. The funds enabled the patient to undergo a much-needed surgery for bilateral femur fractures and received blood transfusions, which were critical to their recovery.
Blood Drive Launch: Building on our success, we are planning to launch regular blood donation drives throughout Yobe State to ensure sustainable support for SCD patients requiring transfusions and other medical interventions.
Next Steps
Rolling out scheduled blood donation campaigns statewide.
Partnering with local health authorities and community groups to raise awareness.
Mobilizing additional international/local resources and volunteers to expand the impact.
Conclusion
Despite the lack of direct funding from GlobalGiving Platform, our local efforts demonstrate strong community support and commitment to eradicating SCD-related challenges in Yobe State through life-saving blood donations and medical support.
Below pictures of the vulnerable SCD patient were taking after obtaining consent of the parent to use his picture
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