January 3, 2022
San is a 69-year-old man who used to work as a laborer but is no longer able to work. He lives with friends in Tak Province. His friend works as a construction laborer, and his friend’s wife is a homemaker. San’s friends provide food and accommodation for him, as he has no income of his own. In his free time, San enjoys listening to Buddhism Dharma and meditation.
Currently, San cannot see at all with his right eye and can only read with his left eye. Fortunately, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), can help. On January 4th, doctors will perform a lens replacement, during which they will remove San’s natural lens and replace it with an intraocular lens implant. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly again. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to fund San’s lens replacement surgery.
San shared his hopes for a healthier future: “If I regain my vision, I want to become a monk.”
San is a 69-year-old man who used to work as a laborer but is no longer able to work. He lives with friends in Tak Province. His friend work...
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April 11, 2022
San underwent sight-restoring surgery.
Before his surgery, he could not see anything with his right eye. He could not read books. He felt discomfort to walk as he is not familiar to see with only one eye. After surgery, San can see very clear and he is excited to be able to read his books again. Importantly, he now walks well without worry. He plans to collect some bottles and recyclables in his area for his income as it is hard to find other work at the moment. San shared that he wants to become a monk one day, but the process will take some time.
San said, “I am very happy that I can see again. I will try to find any work I can to get some income so that I will not need to depend on my friend’s family anymore. Thank you very much to all the donors who paid for my treatment and also thanks to organization and everyone who arranged the treatment for me.”
Before his surgery, he could not see anything with his right eye. He could not read books. He felt discomfort to walk as he is not familiar ...
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