
About
My name is Shayan Siddiqui, and I am a sophomore at Cranbrook Schools in Michigan. Over the past few years, I’ve witnessed MiCaringHeart's profound impact on children with sickle cell disease in Detroit, inspiring me to extend our services to other vulnerable populations. After consulting a social worker at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, I was struck by how often the educational needs of children undergoing treatment for Cancer and Bone Marrow Transplant are overlooked. A cancer diagnosis can result in devastating emotional and financial challenges, from overwhelming medical bills to parents leaving jobs to care for their children. Up to 30% of childhood cancer survivors must repeat a year of school due to treatment-related disruptions. These hardships make providing educational support for young cancer survivors an urgent priority, with educational achievement being strongly linked to emotional well-being and future financial stability.
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We currently provide free, individualized online tutoring and support educational needs of children undergoing Cancer treatment and Bone Marrow Transplant in Southeast Michigan with the goal of expanding statewide and beyond. Your time and support can transform the lives of countless children in Detroit and across Michigan.

My name is Reem Siddiqui and I am currently a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. When I was younger and didn't have a babysitter on an unexpected day off from school, my mother would bring me to her work. She is a pediatrician who specializes in the care of children with Sickle Cell Disease. This is a genetic disorder where patients have multiple chronic problems, including anemia, severe debilitating pain episodes, and a high risk of stroke. These children need constant specialized medical care and some need frequent blood transfusions to maintain their quality of life. Missing blood transfusion appointments can put them at high risk for strokes and can have devastating consequences on their health and well-being. Unfortunately, some children miss their appointments frequently due to lack of transportation. I was extremely disheartened by this and I couldn't shake off the feeling of wanting to help these kids lead a normal and healthy life.
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The sickle cell clinic at Children's Hospital of Michigan has over 700 patients and more than 90% live in the city of Detroit. We provide transportation to these kids for their medical appointments.
Please open your hearts and join me in helping our community, I need your support to make it happen.
