Princess was born with sickle cell disease, a disorder that affects the oxygen-carrying component of the red blood cells. She was correctly diagnosed at the age of 10 years. This disorder is accompanied by excruciating pain that requires very high potent pain relieving agent to control the pain. It is very debilitating and handicap to the sufferers. Princess did not allow this monster illness to stop her from the goal she had set for herself. She went in for a Bone marrow transplant with her brother’s marrow for sure cure. She was assured 98% that she would have no problem with her excellent match with her brother. Tragically, she lost her life due to post-transplant complication.

One of Princess’ goals if she had survived transplant was to “Give back to the Society” what was given to her throughout her journey with her illness. Although, she is no longer here with us physically, we, her family want to actualize her dream and aspiration. That is how The Princess Chinwendu Eke Memorial Foundation was born.