Thalassemia

Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn, play and grow.

Children living with thalassemia have the same dreams and aspirations as every other child. They want to play with their friends, attend school, make friends and grow up to become something special.

But for a child with thalassemia major, life often revolves around frequent blood transfusions, hospital visits and medical care. While other children may be surrounded by books and toys, these children may spend much of their childhood surrounded by needles and hospital beds.

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects the body's ability to produce healthy hemoglobin. For children with thalassemia major, regular blood transfusions are essential for survival and maintaining a better quality of life.

The availability of safe, quality blood at regular intervals is therefore not just a medical requirement—it is a lifeline.

What is Thalassemia?

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body produces insufficient or abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in anemia.

It is broadly classified into:

Thalassemia Minor

People with thalassemia minor usually have mild anemia and may have few or no noticeable symptoms. They generally lead normal lives, but they can pass the condition to their children.

Thalassemia Major

Thalassemia major is a severe form of the disorder. Symptoms usually appear during early childhood and may include severe anemia, paleness, weakness and enlargement of the spleen or liver.

Children with thalassemia major generally require regular blood transfusions throughout their lives.

Our Commitment to Thalassemia Patients

Parakh Voluntary Blood Centre

At Parakh Voluntary Blood Centre, we believe that no child should have to suffer because safe blood is unavailable or unaffordable.

We are committed to supporting thalassemia patients and their families through:

🩸 1. Free Blood Support for Thalassemia Patients

We provide free blood support to eligible thalassemia patients, helping families reduce the financial burden associated with regular transfusions.

❤️ 2. Recreational & Support Programs

We organize recreational and engagement activities for thalassemia children to give them opportunities to play, interact, celebrate and create happy memories beyond their hospital visits.

📢 3. Thalassemia Awareness

We conduct awareness initiatives to educate the community about:

  • Thalassemia and its inheritance

  • The importance of voluntary blood donation

  • The need for regular blood availability

  • Prevention and screening

  • The importance of carrier awareness

🔬 4. Thalassemia Screening

We encourage and support thalassemia screening, particularly for individuals and families who may be at risk of being carriers.

Early identification can help families make informed decisions and contribute to reducing the incidence of severe thalassemia in future generations.

👨‍👩‍👧 5. Counselling for Thalassemia Carriers

We provide counselling and awareness to individuals identified as thalassemia carriers, helping them understand:

  • What being a carrier means

  • The importance of partner screening

  • Genetic inheritance

  • Available testing and counselling options

  • Family planning considerations

Every Blood Donation Can Make a Difference

For a child with thalassemia major, a blood transfusion is not simply a medical procedure—it can mean another day of school, another birthday celebrated, another game played with friends and another dream kept alive.

 🩸 Your blood can help a child live their dreams.

Donate Blood. Support Thalassemia Children. Save Lives.

Parakh Voluntary Blood Centre
Opposite Medical College, Gate No. 2, Kargoanji Road, Jhansi, UP: 284128