iAfrica 4 months ago 3 min read
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International cricketer, JP Duminy has his sights set on raising R400 000 in conjunction with the South African Bone Marrow Registry – the figure that’s still needed this year for them to match donors with patients, suffering from life-threatening blood disorders who can’t afford it.
Alicia Venter, Head of Patient Services at the SABMR says for many who don’t have medical aid, the costs associated with finding a donor are a barrier to getting the life-saving treatment they need.
“These costs include the search for an unrelated donor match in cases where no
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