Archive · 9 Aug 2025
DKMS India Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Blood Disorder Patients
Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating siblings.
DKMS India, an organization helping people with blood diseases, honored this festival.
They highlighted two pairs of siblings: Ayan Khan and Papali Gaan, who had a blood disorder called thalassemia.
Their siblings helped them by donating blood stem cells.
Thalassemia is a big problem in India, with many children born with it.
DKMS India is helping families by providing support through a program called Access to Transplantation.
DKMS India celebrates Raksha Bandhan, highlighting sibling contributions.
Ayan Khan and Papali Gaan, suffering from thalassemia, were saved by their siblings.
Thalassemia major affects over 10,000 children annually in India.
DKMS India supports families through the Access to Transplantation Program.
The organization focuses on addressing healthcare challenges related to blood disorders.
- Who
- DKMS Foundation India, along with families affected by blood disorders such as Ayan Khan and Papali Gaan and their siblings.
- What
- DKMS India celebrated Raksha Bandhan, highlighting sibling contributions in overcoming blood disorders.
- When
- During Raksha Bandhan 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To celebrate siblinghood and highlight the importance of blood stem cell donation in treating blood disorders.
- Organization
- DKMS Foundation India
- Event
- Raksha Bandhan
- Focus
- Blood disorders and sibling support
- Blood Disorder Mentioned
- Thalassemia major
- Program
- Access to Transplantation Program