- Request received23/05/2025
- Checked & confirmed02/06/2025
- Fundraising02/06/2025
- Treatment provided03/06/2025
- Invoice paid30/05/2025
- Case closed28/07/2025
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
When a case is urgent and vital, hospitals often proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalisation of admission procedures. Usually, when this happens, hospitals put the bill on our credit until the funds are transferred to their accounts. That’s why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Nathan W., 16
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$370
About blood
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder where red blood cells are abnormally shaped and sticky, like sickles, and don't last as long as normal red blood cells. This condition results in a constant shortage of healthy red blood cells, leading to anemia and other serious complications.
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$380 raised of $370
Background
Nathan is a 16-year-old boy from a family of five. He is raised by both parents, with his father as the sole breadwinner, he is a petty trader. The family lives in a modest two-room house built with iron sheets and mud walls. Due to their financial challenges, they are only able to afford two meals a day. Nathan is currently in grade 6, dreams of becoming a teacher, and enjoys playing football. He has in the past 6 months been diagnosed with severely low hemoglobin levels and had two blood transfusions, but still the family couldn’t afford the full treatment after discharge. He only managed to take the medication for a month, thanks to the support of well-wishers. Since then, his condition has worsened—he often suffers from headaches and fatigue. Without ongoing medical support, Nathan’s health is at serious risk of further decline.
Medical history
Nathan, a known sickle cell patient, was diagnosed with low blood levels. He was provided with medication to help boost his hemoglobin and manage his sickle cell condition. Once his condition stabilized, he was discharged. During a follow-up call, his family expressed joy and deep gratitude to Helpster Charity for offering free medical care and supporting their son through his treatment.
Prognosis
He was treated and given drugs needed and if this could have not done on time it could have resulted to organ damage, pain, and increased risk of infection.
