December 12, 2019
Tun is a 33-year-old man from Burma. He used to work as a day laborer at a construction site until he fell sick. During his free time, he enjoys playing billiards with his friends.
Tun was diagnosed with a heart condition that involves a malformation of the mitral valve, the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. This valve controls the flow of blood, but certain conditions may cause blood to flow backward or the valve to narrow. Currently, Tun is experiencing tiredness, fast heartbeats, sharp chest pains, and he is unable to sleep well.
Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a mitral valve replacement for Tun. The treatment is scheduled to take place on December 16th and, once completed, will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably.
Tun said, “I am very happy that I received this chance of getting treatment. It is impossible if I must fund my own treatment. Thank you very much for your support.”
Tun is a 33-year-old man from Burma. He used to work as a day laborer at a construction site until he fell sick. During his free time, he en...
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March 19, 2020
Tun underwent mitral valve replacement cardiac surgery.
After his heart surgery Tun no longer feels unusual fatigue or a fast heartbeat. He is able to eat and sleep well. He no longer has chest pain. He said that this surgery was very beneficial for him and his family. He says it changed his life and that he would not have lived much longer without surgery.
“It would have been impossible for me to receive this kind of expensive surgery with my family’s income. I would be dead and I would not be able to live with my family any longer. The surgery changed my life and my hopes for the future. After I am fully recovered from surgery I will work to increase my family’s income and I will help pay back my family’s debt. I will also be able to focus more on my children and support them until they graduate. I want to say thank you very much to the donors,” said Tun.
After his heart surgery Tun no longer feels unusual fatigue or a fast heartbeat. He is able to eat and sleep well. He no longer has chest pa...
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