Kyaw is a 52-year-old rice farmer and father who lives with his family in Burma.
Seven years ago, Kyaw began experiencing difficulty breathing, blocked nasal passageways, decreased sense of smell, and began having headaches. After a year of living with these symptoms, his condition worsened and he noted a mass in his nose. His condition makes it uncomfortable to attend social events and difficult to work.
On July 20, doctors will perform a CT scan to figure out what is causing Kyaw’s symptoms, and decide upon a treatment plan. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $414 to cover Kyaw’s scan and care.
Kyaw looks forward to life after treatment, saying, “I like to meditate and in the future, when my condition is treated, I dream of continuing to work and also work as a carpenter. I also wish to practice more of my religion, Buddhism.”