Amy Klopper, a resilient four-year-old girl, was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia in early January 2025 at Donald Gordon Hospital. Her treatment is overseen by Dr. Nandipha Sigedle. This rare and serious condition has required Amy to undergo frequent blood and platelet transfusions, as well as regular bone marrow biopsies. Her ongoing treatment includes Eltrombopag (Revolade), a costly medication that stimulates her bone marrow, along with Cyclosporine, Anviro antibiotics, and Bactrim twice a week.
The family’s life has been a whirlwind of hospital visits, emergency admissions, and specialist consultations, often on short notice.
Thanks to an outpouring of support from their community, the family was able to upgrade Amy’s medical aid to the Momentum incentive option, which now helps cover the cost of Revolade. However, their medical savings are completely depleted. The family continues to face significant financial strain, as all other expenses—including additional medications, transport, and specialist visits—are paid for out-of-pocket. Amy sees her doctor every two weeks for blood and platelet transfusions, depending on the results of her blood tests. She has also received ATG (anti-thymocyte globulin) treatment, which is slowly helping her show signs of improvement.
How You Can Help
Despite this progress, Amy’s recovery is still delicate and requires active management. The family is grateful for every small victory but recognises that their journey is far from over. They are actively fundraising and managing Amy’s care while trying to hold their family together. They have reached out to Arms of Mercy to partner with them to help carry the financial burden of Amy’s continued treatment and recovery. A stem cell donor is currently on standby should her condition take a turn for the worse.
If Amy’s story has touched your heart, please consider making a donation today to help the family and ensure she receives the continuous care she needs to fight this rare, life-threatening condition. Every donation, no matter the size, directly contributes to Amy’s ability to continue her fight. We have also launched a heartfelt bracelet project to help raise funds for her ongoing medical expenses to further support her journey.
Make a Donation
Account Holder: Arms of Mercy NPC
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Type: Cheque Account
Account Number: 10114699702
Branch Code: 051001
Swift Code: SBZA ZA JJ
REF: AMY KLOPPER
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