My name is Linda Allen and I am starting this campaign for my granddaughter Lay. She is only 12 years old and she is in the hospital with sickle cell anemia. She has been suffering in pain since she was five years old. As a result of her pain crises, she has had acute chest syndrome five times, which has caused scaring on her lungs. Because she has had more than one ACS event, she is eligible for a bone marrow transplant. If the transplant is successful, she will be cured of her sickle cell anemia.

She will be in the hospital for no less than six weeks, depending on how her body reacts to the transplant. Parking and food expenses during this time will be financially draining. I am asking for assistance to pay for these expenses for both myself and my daughter (Lay’s mother). We will be with her around the clock; she will never be alone, as she is our pride and joy.

I continually pray that this procedure will be successful and Lay’s disease will be cured. I also pray that anyone who sees this campaign will help us in our effort to be there Lay, making the process as stress free as possible, so we may support her with all our heart, mind and soul.

Thank you for taking the time to read this campaign. Your support is greatly appreciated.