Hi everyone, my name is Sholeh, and I’m reaching out to share an incredible story of strength, resilience, and hope. My older sister, Shideh, has spent her entire life battling beta thalassemia major, a rare and serious blood disorder that has shaped every aspect of her life.
To explain a bit, beta thalassemia major is a condition where her body couldn’t produce enough healthy red blood cells. Since she was just 6 months old, she’s depended on biweekly blood transfusions to stay alive. For as long as I can remember, her life has revolved around hospitals and blood donations. She could never travel far or stay away from a hospital for too long. Over the years, this took a toll, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally.
As one of the most vibrant people I know, Shideh’s dream has always been to live an independent life, free from these limitations. While her positivity never wavered, the physical demands of her condition made consistent work impossible, leaving her striving for the financial freedom so many of us take for granted.
Then, in March 2024, everything changed. We received news that a stem cell transplant, a groundbreaking treatment that would use her own modified stem cells, could cure her. It was the chance we had all been waiting for. Together, Shideh and I moved to Boston in May 2024 to begin this life-changing process. It has been a long, and not so easy road, but on February 3, 2025, she received her stem cell transplant and we were finally able to say that she was cured!
For the first time in her life, Shideh can dream freely about a future without restrictions. She is determined to live fully, to thrive, and to achieve the financial independence she’s been longing for. But this long battle has left a lasting impact. The years of medical care and inability to work consistently, combined with the costs of relocating for the transplant and the recovery process, have created heavy financial burdens.
That’s why I’m here today. I’m asking for your help to support my incredible sister as she builds this new chapter of her life. Your donations will help her cover the medical burdens, ease financial stress, and give her the foundation she needs to chase her dreams of true independence.
Throughout her life, Shideh has faced every obstacle with grace and a smile, always pouring love and light into those around her. Now, she deserves the chance to focus on her future without the weight of financial hardship holding her back.
Your love, prayers, and support have been a beacon of hope throughout this entire journey. Anything you can contribute, big or small, will make a difference and help bring this new dream to life.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting my amazing sister and giving her the chance at the free and thriving life she’s always deserved.