Khin is a 17-year-old student from Burma. She lives with her mother and step-father in Mandalay Division in Burma. Her mother works as laundrywoman for her neighbors, and her step-father works as daily laborer in construction sites.
Khin was born with the help of traditional birth attendant. When she was one year old, she was constantly tired and inactive. Khin’s mother was worried for her and took her to a hospital in Burma. The doctor diagnosed her with a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). In 2017, Khin’s symptoms became much more severe. She has difficulty breathing and cannot walk long distances.
Fortunately, Khin learned about our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF). At BCMF’s care center, surgeons can perform a heart surgery to treat the defect. Treatment is scheduled for March 16, and Khin needs help raising $1,500 to pay for this procedure.
Khin says, “I want to continue my study after I recover. In the future, I want to become a teacher.”