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Dubai Lime calls out to the community to help little Hayder
Iraqi Child Suffering from Advanced Sickle Thalassemia Condition
13th August 2008, Dubai, UAE - Dubai Lime, the online community portal in Dubai, calls out to the community to come together and make a difference to a little boy’s life. Baby Hayder Amar Salih, a two year old Iraqi was diagnosed with Paediatric Sickle Thalassemia condition when he was just six months. Living in Basra, South of Iraq, Hayder is unable to receive the necessary treatments for his condition and now requires an urgent transplant of bone marrow. Although the child’s family is available to provide the matching bone marrow for the transplant, they cannot afford the estimated Aed.400,000 fees required for the operation and medical treatment. Over 80% of Iraqi children suffering from this disease die within the first 5 years of their lives from complications of anaemia. The transplant is currently unavailable in Iraq and children suffering from this disorder must be taken to medical facilities out of the country to receive treatment. In little Hayder’s case, there is now a great need for assistance from hospitals, charitable organisations or benefactors who could assist with the cost of the treatment to save his life. Dubai Lime, dedicated to playing a major role in the community, is currently running online campaign to find hospital facilities or benefactors to come to the aid of little Hayder. With over 8,000 subscribers, the portal aims to build awareness of the Iraqi boy’s case and hope that the community will come forward to take part in the cause. “Driven by community involvement, Dubai Lime will do everything it can to raise awareness of little Hayder. The medical expenses are very high and we hope our initiative will be able to catch the attention of hospitals and donors to make a difference. The family has not been able to secure any support from other charity organisation because of Hayders Iraqi nationality, but we hope this drive will unify the society to change a life” said Rosario Oales, Marketing Manager, Dubai Lime. Hayder’s parents are very hopeful for him to recover and become a normal boy. He receives transfusions of red blood cells every twenty days, travelling to Dubai with his parents for the treatment. He undergoes a course of folic acid tablets (1 mg) a day depending on the consumption of his infused cells. Burdened with travel expenses and medical bills, the parents are now in a situation where they need to find a solution as Hayder’s condition deteriorates.
Dubai Lime calls out to donors to be part of this child’s
plight. For more information and contribution, the community is requested to
get in touch with Vanessa Palattao on
050-8748718 or email:
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ABOUT DUBAI LIME Dubai Lime is a website created to provide the city’s multi-national community, a forum for cultural development and exchange. Dubai Lime registrants and users can experience online and offline interaction with other members. Real life community events such as music, art and cultural events are held on regular basis for Dubai Lime’s registrants. Offering more than just an entertainment portal, Dubai Lime is a comprehensive tool for residents and tourists alike. The website broadcasts video clips made in Dubai, an original music podcast and listing of Dubai’s events, classified section, restaurants and food venues as well as Dubai’s tourist attractions. The Dubai Lime receives over 50,000 unique users per month. |
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