Dear Secret Santa
From the bottom of our hearts & a warrior's soul
You didn't just donate โ you chose a warrior. You chose hope over indifference, love over distance. Today, because of you, a sickle cell warrior wakes up knowing they are seen, chosen, and deeply loved.
A Personal Note
e want you to know something profound: what you did today is not small. In a world that often moves too fast to pause and notice someone else's pain, you stopped. You looked. You gave. And that โ that changes everything for a warrior living with sickle cell disease.
Sickle cell disease is not just a medical condition. It is a daily companion that brings unpredictable crises, hospital stays, missed school days, cancelled plans, and moments of feeling like a burden rather than a blessing. The holiday season, which should be full of warmth, can feel especially isolating for warriors and their families.
Until a Secret Santa shows up.
Your gift arrives like a letter from the universe saying: "You are not forgotten. Someone, somewhere, chose you." That message is worth more than any amount of naira. It is the gift of belonging.
On behalf of every warrior, every parent who has stayed up through crisis nights, every sibling who watched helplessly, every grandparent who prayed harder than you can imagine โ thank you, from a place deeper than words allow.
You are that person. And we will never forget what you did today.
The OOSCF Family
Obi Ogbonnia Sickle Cell Foundation ยท Secret Santa Programme 2026
Every donation starts a chain reaction of hope that reaches far beyond the gift itself.
Your gift is personally matched to one sickle cell warrior whose holiday season you have completely transformed.
On average, 4 family members share in the joy of a warrior receiving a Secret Santa gift โ the happiness spreads.
Each warrior who receives a gift shares their story. On average, 11 more people are inspired to give after hearing it.
Medical donations often cover up to 30 days of critical medication โ a month where a warrior can live, not just survive.
Warriors report that the memory of receiving a Secret Santa gift gives them strength for a full year after.
Your contribution joins thousands of others that collectively reach warriors across all 23 states OOSCF currently serves.
These are real words from warriors and families who were matched with a Secret Santa in previous seasons.
"I didn't know someone could love me without knowing me. My Secret Santa got me crayons and a drawing book. I drew a picture of them even though I don't know what they look like. In my drawing, they look like an angel."
"I was in a crisis the week before Christmas. I couldn't imagine celebrating anything. Then the OOSCF box arrived. I cried for twenty minutes โ not from pain, for once. My daughter said, 'Mummy, God sent us a friend.' She was right."
"I'm 17 and I've spent more Christmases in hospital than at home. This year I got a study lamp and notebooks. I passed my mock exams. I'm going to write on the first page of every notebook: 'This was funded by someone who believed in me.'"
Your exclusive OOSCF Secret Santa recognition โ print it, frame it, or share it proudly.
Obi Ogbonnia Sickle Cell Foundation
Secret Santa Programme 2026
This certificate is proudly presented to
In recognition of your extraordinary act of generosity โ choosing a sickle cell warrior and bringing joy, hope, and the warmth of human kindness into their holiday season. Your gift is a testament to the belief that no warrior should be forgotten.
There are 127 warriors still waiting for their Secret Santa. Here's how you can do even more.
There are still warriors waiting to be matched. Give again โ sponsor a second warrior, fund a medical need, or add to the general pool.
Quick Donate
Think of one person who would love to be a Secret Santa. Send them the programme link. Your referral could match a whole new warrior with a life-changing gift.
Programme Link
ooscf.com/secret-santa-2026/
Or send via Email
Do you know a sickle cell warrior who hasn't been registered for the programme yet? Register them now so they can receive their own Secret Santa this season.
Every registration helps OOSCF allocate gifts fairly and ensures no warrior is left out of the programme this Christmas season.
"We promise that 100% of every donation you made reaches a warrior directly. No administrative cuts. No hidden fees. Just your love, delivered to someone who needed it most."