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Urgent Call for Stem Cell Donors in South Africa

7/30/2025

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In South Africa, a race against time unfolds as two families desperately search for stem cell donors. Two-year-old Oyintando fights Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, while 21-year-old Zachary battles Aplastic Anaemia. Their hope lies in the kindness of strangers, as DKMS Africa calls on healthy individuals aged 17-55 to step forward and register as lifesaving donors.

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Story summary

In South Africa, a race against time unfolds as two families desperately search for stem cell donors. Two-year-old Oyintando fights Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, while 21-year-old Zachary battles Aplastic Anaemia. Their hope lies in the kindness of strangers, as DKMS Africa calls on healthy individuals aged 17-55 to step forward and register as lifesaving donors.