Mom in fight of her life to stay on feet for son

Jamaica Gleaner • January 19, 2026 • health

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Mishcah Hamilton, diagnosed with sickle cell disease and avascular necrosis (AVN), faces urgent hip-replacement surgery after her femur collapsed and severe osteoarthritis developed, causing excruciating pain and immobility.
AVN, a common complication of sickle cell disease, results from bone tissue death due to loss of blood supply, often affecting hips and leading to joint collapse and chronic pain.
Hamilton’s condition has forced her out of full-time employment since 2020 and severely impacted her ability to care for her six-year-old autistic son, while also affecting her mental health due to constant pain and loss of independence.
She is raising US$25,000 through GoFundMe to cover