This is Nan Htwe, a 29-year-old woman from Thailand. Nan Htwe has a degree in mathematics and lives with her two-year-old daughter and mother. “Nan Htwe is currently experiencing heart palpitations, especially from lifting heavy objects, and chest pains due to a cardiac condition,” shares our medical partner, Burma Border Projects (BBP). Nan Htwe has an atrial septal defect -- or, an abnormal opening in her heart. "Even doing everyday tasks around the house is difficult for her,” continues BBP. “She is the sole income earner so the responsibility of providing for her family adds to her stress." "She currently works for an education NGO," shares BBP. "Normally her wage is enough to cover her everyday expenses, but it doesn't provide her enough money for healthcare." For $1,500, we can fund heart surgery for Nan Htwe. Treatment will allow her relief from her symptoms, and will close the opening in her heart. "Her biggest priority is working so she can provide for her family and send her daughter to school," BBP explains. "Treatment will allow her to be a better mother and teacher to her students."