Nyiah Young
Nyiah, born November 6, 2005, was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia. In August of 2009, Nyiah suffered a stroke that affected both sides of her brain and left her with some residual paralysis. She was treated and diagnosed with Moya Moya Disease a thinning and separation of the blood vessels in the brain. Control of this disease requires the implanting of a double lumen port, which makes it possible for Nyiah to receive monthly Transfusion/Apheresis treatments. Now, Nyiah faces a new battle. With all her treatments and the many rounds of chemotherapy sessions she must have, to ultimately save her life, she needs a bone marrow transplant.
