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Libongwe’s Fight With Fanconi Anaemia: You Could Be His Match

Libongwe (8) had a bright smile that faded away after being diagnosed with Fanconi Anaemia(FA). He was a lively, energetic boy who lit up every room. A lover of soccer, and playing games, now his only chance at survival is finding a matching stem cell donor. That donor could you.

In late November 2022, his mother, Nomthandazo, noticed worrying changes when Libongwe had unexplained bleeding, weight loss, and constant flu-like sickness.

She shared that: “He became weaker, needing hospital visits more often. After a series of tests, doctors told me that Libongwe had a serious blood disorder that would require chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and eventually, a stem cell transplant to survive,” said Nomthandazo.

Since then, hospital visits have become routine. Nomthandazo said “Every three weeks, Libongwe undergoes chemotherapy alongside life-saving blood and platelet transfusions. Libongwe is my only child, and every day is a mix of fear, hope, and gratitude,” said the mother.

“We just want to see him grow up, play soccer, and live his dreams,” his mother added.

Thousands of other children like Libongwe are still waiting. Many have not yet found their match. By registering as a stem cell donor, you could give a patient like Libongwe a second chance at life.

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

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