- Request received29/07/2025
- Checked & confirmed22/10/2025
- Fundraising22/10/2025
- Treatment provided06/02/2026
- Invoice paid30/04/2026
- Case closed24/07/2026
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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Vanessa M., 12
Report publishedBlood
25
$475
About blood
Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease. It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body.Red blood cells are usually round and flexible, so they move easily through blood vessels. In sickle cell anemia, some red blood cells are shaped like sickles . These sickle cells also become rigid and sticky, which can slow or block blood flow
Thank you for saving this life!
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$475 raised of $475
Mechimeru Health Centre
Sang'alo - Mechimeru
Background
Vanessa is a 12-year-old girl from a village and the third-born in a family of six children. Her father runs a small business, earning about KSh 3,000 per month. Vanessa has lost hope for the future, as she believes that people with sickle cell disease cannot live beyond 25 years. She had been unwell for three days and, during her hospital visit, discovered that there was a monthly clinic she had never attended before. It was there that she came across Helpster Charity, which supported her by providing free services. Venessa has struggled to attend school regularly because of her chronic condition. During her visit, it took an hour of counseling to help her understand that with consistent medication and by following her doctor’s advice, she can live well beyond 20 years. She was diagnosed, given medication, and reassured about her future.
Medical history
Vanessa was diagnosed with mild vaso occlusive crisis and moderate anemia she was treated antibiotics and anemic drugs together with rehydrating fluids she was stable and released to go home, appreciated Helpster Charity Organization for being there for her.
Prognosis
Vanessa’s prognosis is guarded but hopeful. With sickle cell disease, her long-term health will largely depend on how consistently she takes her medications, attends follow-up clinics, and avoids triggers that can cause crises. Without proper care, she risks frequent pain episodes, severe anemia, and complications that could shorten her lifespan. However, since she has now been linked to regular care through the monthly clinic and supported by Helpster Charity, her outlook is much brighter.
