May is a seven-year-old girl from Thailand. She lives with her mother, older brother, and youngest sister. May’s mother is the only earner in the family. She works with a family member in Mae Sot, selling baked goods in the market.
May was playing when she fell and broke her elbow in her left arm. Currently, May is in pain and she is taking painkillers to feel better. She cannot lift her hand or move her left arm. May’s mother has had to stop working because of May’s condition. She cannot earn income and she worries that she will be in debt if she is unable to work for much longer.
With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, May will undergo surgery to reset her fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for December 14 and will cost $1,500. After receiving surgery, May will be no longer in pain and will be able to move her hand again. She will be able to play with her friends and her mother will be able to return to her work.
May’s mother says, “I plan to send May to school in the coming year. I would like her to become either a nurse or medic. I plan to work hard to support my child to able to go to school in the coming year.”