Victoria Olabode who was a twin suffered from sickle cell for twelve years until 15th July 2019. Her dream was to help children with Blood related illnesses like sickle cell through awareness and advocacy.

Her sickle cell illness was well managed until she was admitted and abandoned in the Royal Manchester Children’s hospital where doctors failed to administer the right treatment to save her life. We believe Victoria was neglected and want her life and loving spirit never to be forgotten.

The family have decided to form a foundation to help affected children in UK and Africa. Money raised here will be channelled to form a registered charity focussed on improving awareness of sickle cell, management and treatment. Never again should a child die in the NHS due to ignorance or negligence.

In summary;

1. Victoria was abandoned on the ward for 72 hours despite doctors and nurses being advised on care path. CT/MRI scan and Exchange Transfusions were not done on time. Hygiene and bed care were not consistently provided. Victoria suffered eye damage and painful bed sores.

2. Victoria also suffered Brain damage that could very easily have been avoided had the been attention to detail and adherence to standard procedures.

3. Victoria’s dream was to help save children with sickle cell, but sadly her life was robbed from the world by the NHS and it’s negligence and unprofessional application of care.

4. The foundation will target under privileged communities where sickle cell thrives due to misinformation and lack of resources in the UK and Africa.

*A Proportion of the money will be used to meet the legal costs in the fight for justice for Victoria.

The NHS that we trusted has failed us and we now need justice for Victoria. We don't know who is next and we want to bring an end to the killing of our loved ones by the NHS.

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