May 20, 2023
Aung is a 34 year old office clerk who lives on his own in Yangon, Burma.
In November 2019, Aung started to tire easily. At first he thought it was due to working too much, but when he started to feel tired after walking short distances, he became concerned. He told his employer about his symptoms, and they suggested that he might have a heart condition. Aung then went to a heart specialist, where he was diagnosed with atrial septal defect, which is a hole in the upper chambers of his heart.
Because he could not afford to pay for treatment, Aung traveled to Mae Tao Clinic in Mae Sot, Thailand, where he was referred to our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. Now they are seeking $1,500 for the operation that Aung needs to close the hole in his heart. Surgery is scheduled for May 20th, at Pun Hlaing Hospital. Until he has this procedure, Aung will continue having shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and chest pain - worsening with time.
“In the future, I hope I can find a higher paying job so that I can help support my mother and my younger sisters who live in another city,” said Aung as he dreamed about his future when he feels well again.
Aung is a 34 year old office clerk who lives on his own in Yangon, Burma.
In November 2019, Aung started to tire easily. At first he t...
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January 5, 2024
Aung underwent life-saving heart surgery.
Before receiving the surgery, Aung felt very tired and couldn’t work as others. Sometime he had a rapid heartbeat and chest pains. Since he received surgery, he no longer suffers from any of his previous symptoms. Now he can work and able to support his family well. Aung really appreciated the work that BCMF does and he said that he feels this organization is very great organization that really helps people who suffer from heart disease (like himself) without money to pay for the treatment. Aung wishes we can help many more patients in the future.
Aung said, “I want to open a private English school and I want to teach English to children. I would like to thank the organisation that helped me receive treatment. As a seamstress, I cannot afford to pay such an amount of money. Thank you again for your help BCMF and my donors.”
Before receiving the surgery, Aung felt very tired and couldn't work as others. Sometime he had a rapid heartbeat and chest pains. Since he ...
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