A very special appeal....
We are bombarded nightly on TV with appeals for very worthy, though anonymous, causes and few of us have not experienced the loss of some one dear to us and felt the horror of helplessness as our loved one deteriorates. But something can be done for Carey - she just needs a bone marrow match - and everyone's contribution can make that more likely to happen.
Every mother worries about their children who live far away but I have a particular anguish in that my daughter Carey in South Africa was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia last November and desperately needs a bone marrow transplant.
Carey has been in hospital in South Africa since 27 December, in a special unit where everything is as sterile as possible to protect her from any infections. The situation is very critical as basically all her own bone marrow is now gone and hopefully the cancer with it.
A local search in South Africa has not produced a match, so an international search is required. There are some strong contenders in Germany, however even the tests that are required before making a decision need funds let alone the transplant itself.
An undertaking like this requires funds far beyond a normal working families means, especially when speed is of essence. The target to reach is R300,000 and this is why we have started fundraising.
Please visit Carey's website for more information: www.carey-boucher.com
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