Su Su is a 23-year-old woman living in Burma with her parents and three-year-old nephew. Due to her heart condition, Su Su had to drop out of school years ago and has had to rely on her parents for many things.
“Su Su’s current symptoms include heart palpitations, difficulty breathing and tiredness. She has lost weight and is too thin for her age and height. She cannot eat much and has trouble sleeping,” our partners at Burma Border Projects (BBP) tell us.
“Her mother has to assist her when visiting a clinic or hospital. If she tries to walk long distances she experiences tiredness and dizziness. She said even doing chores around the house makes her feel weak.”
After many hospital and clinic visits, Su Su has finally been diagnosed with atrial septal defect, a congenital heart disease. The cardiac specialist at BBP has determined that Su Su will need an operation to fix this condition.
It will cost $1,500 to fund the surgery to fix Su Su’s heart defect, which is far more than Su Su’s parents can afford. They have already sold their farm to pay for past medical expenses, and do not have the money to cover the costs of this important surgery for Su Su. After treatment, Su Su hopes to live healthy and strong, continuing her education or starting a business – let’s help make that happen!