Let's look back at yesterday's interview
with The South Africa Bone Marrow Registry on BackChat show
We are glad to have been able to welcome The South African Bone Marrow Registry whose aim is to ask the public to donate items for care kits for children receiving stem cell transplants in public hospitals and their families.
We were talking with Zaahier Isaacs, head of patient services at the registry with regards to the idea of filling care packs for patient children. The care packs are designed to occupy and comfort patients while they are isolated before and after the procedure.
The registry needs colouring and activity books, pencils and markers; games, puzzles, brain teasers; motivational book; resistance bands to strengthen muscles; face cloths, toothbrushes and other hygiene items. Included in the care packs will be a guide for patients and their families on what to expect after the transplant and the science behind the therapies.
If you are interested in donating something we invite you to do it in their website:
https://sabmr.co.za/become-a-donor/
Beyond the physical toll of the procedure, there exists a complex tapestry of emotions; anxiety, fear, grief and hope, that demand acknowledgement and support. Recognising this critical need, they are stepping up to provide specialised care packs designed to offer comfort, solace and a sense of normalcy in the face of adversity.
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