Help Save Sibahle

Christabel says her baby girl Sibahle first became ill in August 2022. What started as flu-like symptoms was soon accompanied by an increasingly low appetite over a few days. This was concerning for Christabel as she was seeing her little baby slowly becoming weaker, seemingly losing her spark.

A visit to their local clinic in Tembisa resulted in Sibahle being given medication and sent home. The days that followed were a nightmare for Christabel as Sibahle’s condition didn’t improve. She would vomit during feeding and lose her balance. Sibahle was rushed to Tembisa hospital and then transferred to Steve Biko Academic Hospital where she was admitted for a month in August 2022.

Sibahle was then diagnosed with Aplastic Anaemia in September 2022. Christabel notes how the journey they have been on has been particularly tough as she has had to put her energy into looking after Sibahle, whilst also raising her other 3-year-old daughter.

“The past three years have been so tough because Sibahle needs so much attention. I have to watch her every movement. I cannot leave her alone even for a moment,” says Christabel. Christabel shared Sibahle’s condition with the teachers at creche to ensure Sibahle is able to get the assistance she needs.

Currently, Christabel is unemployed and relies on her partner financially. The family of four are really hoping for a miracle for their baby girl, with Christabel adding: “Please help Sibahle, she is so young and has had to go through so much. She has basically grown up in a hospital- receiving blood transfusions every three weeks”.

By registering to become a potential stem cell donor, you could be little Sibahle’s lifesaver.

Remember, all costs related to the donation process are taken care of by DKMS Africa.