Vira Chhai is 15 years old and picks beans to earn money. He has two sisters and one brother. He likes to pick beans, listen to pop songs, and play volleyball with his co-workers.
Vira Chhai developed a granuloma, which is a mass of tissue, on his lower lip about one month ago. He experiences pain, and his lower lip is swollen.
Vira Chhai’s uncle told him about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), and they traveled for seven hours to reach CSC for treatment. When he arrived, he learned that he will need surgery to remove the mass. Surgeons at CSC will remove the granuloma to help Vira Chhai feel comfortable again. His surgery is scheduled for May 22.
Vira Chhani’s treatment will cost $244. CSC is requesting the funds to help pay for the surgery.
After surgery, Vira Chhani will be free of his condition. He will not feel pain on his upper lip and will be able to go back to his normal life.