Elliatt Strauss( 2 years old) has a rare genetic condition called Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (DBA). This disorder affects his bone marrow, which means his body cannot produce enough red blood cells. Because of this, Elliatt has needed blood transfusions every three weeks since he was only one month old. He has already had more than 8 operations and has received over 30 bags of blood. He has been in the hospital for 8 months now, currently staying at Rondebosch Medical Centre in Cape Town.
Brave little Elliatt is currently fighting a tough battle while on the GEMS Ruby medical aid plan. While this coverage helps with many of his medical needs, the reality is that several co-payments and frustrating shortfalls leave his parents facing significant out-of-pocket expenses.
Every three weeks, Elliatt needs vital blood transfusions to keep him stable and strong. These transfusions, while life-saving, have led to high iron levels in his little body. To combat this, he is on very costly iron-chelating medication. When the day arrives that his iron levels stabilize enough, he wil undergo a bone marrow transplant which is the next crucial step on his journey to recovery.
Elliatt also needs therapies like physiotherapy, and potentially others, to help him regain strength after his long hospital stay. Sadly, these have had to be put on hold while he focuses on getting stronger.
As you can imagine, the mounting medical bills are a heavy burden on the family, on top of the emotional and physical toll of Elliatt’s illness. We are reaching out with hopeful hearts, asking for your support in helping us cover these essential medical costs. Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a tangible difference in Elliatt’s life, bringing him closer to the day he can receive his bone marrow transplant and begin his journey towards a healthier future.
We believe in the strength and compassion of our Arms of Mercy community. If Elliatt’s story has touched your heart, please consider making a donation using the banking details below. We have also launched a heartfelt bracelet project to help raise funds for his ongoing medical expenses to further support his journey. Thank you for considering standing alongside Elliatt in his fight. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
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: Elliatt Strauss
