Diagnose genetic diseases to reduce infant disability/deaths.

Every Second Counts: A Race Against Time for a Child’s Life

For a parent, nothing is more agonizing than seeing their child suffer without knowing "what is wrong." Some babies are born with unexplainable symptoms; some experience seizures, breathing difficulties, or developmental delays. For others, their condition deteriorates every day, while doctors and families struggle to find the hidden cause of the abnormality. Every passing second is not just a child’s suffering—it is the torture of a family waiting for answers, terrified that the answer might come too late.

"Genetic Disease" is more than just a medical term; it is a complex maze within the human biological code. In the human body, there are over 20,000 genes. A single tiny defect in just one gene can lead to a severe congenital disorder. This includes single-gene disorders like Thalassemia or Neurofibromatosis, chromosomal abnormalities like Down Syndrome, or genetic predispositions to complex diseases like Cancer. In the past, searching for these causes could take months or years—time that, in many cases, meant a lost opportunity forever.

When "Time" is the Key to Survival, Technology Becomes the New Hope

The Excellence Center for Genomics and Precision Medicine at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital has initiated a genetic diagnostic project for pediatric patients with undiagnosed conditions. This project elevates diagnostic standards using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology through Whole Exome Sequencing (WES), covering over 20,000 genes.

The critical turning point: whereas patients previously waited months for results, today, children can receive answers within 1–2 weeks. This increased speed is not just a technological feat—it is the opportunity for targeted treatment, the reduction of lifelong disabilities, and, in many cases, a life saved in time.

Proven Results… Real Lives Changed

In 2025, this project transformed the lives of 33 families, including 53 pediatric patients:

·         From uncertainty → to answers.

·         From fading hope → to a clear treatment plan.

·         From fear → to the opportunity for a better life.

For many families, a genetic test result is not just a lab report—it is the "light at the end of the tunnel."

Your Donation... Could Be the Answer They Are Waiting For

Many children suffering from genetic diseases still cannot access advanced diagnostics due to high costs and limited resources. Every donation opens the door for another child to discover the root cause of their illness, receive precision treatment, and have a future not defined by congenital disability.

Thai Red Cross Society invites you to be part of "Decoding Life" to stop preventable loss and pass on the chance for a full life to these children and their families.

Because sometimes… an answer that arrives in time is the greatest gift someone can ever receive. ❤️