How Your Donations Provide Free Medication for Thalassemia Treatment
Thalassemia is a long-term blood disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It is a genetic disease that causes low hemoglobin levels and serious anemia. Most children and adults with thalassemia need regular blood transfusions and essential medicines for patients to be healthy. Yet, in most cases, these medications are not affordable for families to pay for.
We at the Aleem Dar Foundation understand this problem. That is why we have made a serious effort to help thalassemia patients by providing free medicine. We do our best to ensure that no one should suffer just because they cannot afford treatment. Your donation and medical contribution impact the lives of many people who are suffering from this disease.
The Growing Problem of Thalassemia in Pakistan
Thalassemia is a major problem in Pakistan. According to reports, there are about 100,000 people in the country suffering from this disease, and about 5,000 babies are born with thalassemia every year. The number keeps growing because many people are not aware they are carriers of the disease. The cure for this disease is only through proper treatment and awareness.
Thalassemia patients require constant transfusions of blood, usually every two to four weeks. But that is not enough. They also require some essential medications for patients that help their bodies accept frequent transfusions and remain healthy. If they do not take these medications, their organs are damaged and severe complications develop.
The majority of the families in Pakistan are not economically well-off. They also get anxious because of the high cost of treatment, and it becomes challenging for them to avail proper treatment for their children. Because of this reason, we move one step ahead so that these families never concern themselves about expensive medicines. By conducting free medicine campaigns, we provide relief to poor families.
How We Help Thalassemia Patients
We at the Aleem Dar Foundation are laboring day and night in the health sector. We have free medicine programs that provide thalassemia patients with life-saving drugs. We toil day and night to ensure that patients get the treatment they need. But all this is only possible due to your assistance. This is how we help:
- Providing Free Medicine – We provide medicines to patients who cannot afford them. So, you can donate for free medicine. These medicines are needed to keep their iron level and prevent organ damage.
- Creating Awareness – The majority of people in Pakistan are not aware of thalassemia. We raise awareness so that all can take necessary precautions to prevent the disease.
- Supporting Families – When a child is diagnosed with thalassemia, it does not become easy for the whole family. We provide financial and emotional support to such families so that they are not left alone in this battle.
- Working on Thalassemia Cure Efforts – Although there is no complete cure for thalassemia yet, we support research and treatment techniques to improve patients’ quality of life.
Why Your Donations Matter
By donating free medicine, you are saving lives. Free thalassemia medicines are not within reach for most families. Without proper care, these patients suffer and may not live long. But with your support, they can get the required treatment.
Your donation effect in medicine is more than you can imagine. Every dollar donated helps to buy medicines that save the lives of thalassemia patients. This is how your donation makes an impact:
- $10 assists in purchasing a month’s worth of medicine for one patient.
- $50 can fund the treatment of a child for six months.
- $100 can give medicines to several patients for a year.
It doesn’t take a lot to change a person’s life. Just think of a child smiling knowing they received the treatment they needed. Your donation makes this possible.
Real Stories of Hope
To see just how your donations impact lives, let’s explore real stories of patients who have been helped through our foundation.
- Ayesha’s Story: Ayesha was diagnosed at the age of two with thalassemia. When they heard about the cost of treatment, Ayesha’s parents were in shock. Through transfusions and medication from time to time, they could not even afford to purchase everything that she needed. They then got to know us, and we provided them with free medicine. Now, Ayesha is a happy child who can attend school and play with friends thanks to your contributions.
- Salman’s Journey: Salman is a 15-year-old boy who has been battling thalassemia since his birth. His father is a daily wage worker who could not afford his treatment. His fortunes changed when he learned about our free medicine schemes. Salman now receives his medicines on time and is leading a much healthier life.
These are just a few examples of how your contribution is helping thalassemia patients. Some thousands more Ayeshas and Salmans are living in hopes of such donations.
The Future of Thalassemia Treatment
Thalassemia cure research is ongoing. Researchers are working towards finding newer therapies that can reduce the reliance on blood transfusions or even cure the disease entirely. Novel treatments such as bone marrow transplants and gene therapy hold out hope for the future. However, these modalities are still not made widely available in Pakistan since they are prohibitively expensive.
Until a permanent cure is found, we are valuable in ensuring patients get the treatment they need. With more funds, we can stretch further and help more people.
Join the Mission – Help Thalassemia Patients
It is not a simple fight to triumph over thalassemia, but together we can do it. We at Aleem Dar Foundation are committed to working for the patients, but we cannot do it without your help. We depend on your donations to continue our free medicine campaigns and provide thalassemia patient support to the patients who need it the most.
If you wish to become a part of this wonderful cause, you can donate free medicine today. Your kindness could give a child a chance at a healthier life. Any donation you make, no matter how small or big, gives hope to victims of this disease.
Act now. Become a lifesaver for the Aleem Dar Foundation. Donate today and make a difference in the lives of thalassemia patients!
