Poe is a 16-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his mother, stepfather, four siblings, and a nephew in Karen State, Burma. His mother is a homemaker, and his stepfather is a subsistence farmer. Poe dropped out of school to learn how to be a mechanic. He helps his father, who drives for the monastery. Poe occasionally receives some money from his father. In his free time, Poe enjoys playing cane ball and football with his friends.
On June 30th, 2025, Poe and a friend drove a motorbike to visit his father. As it was raining when he drove uphill, the motorbike skidded, and they fell off. Poe lost consciousness and could not recall the incident. He broke both of his left upper and lower jaw as well as his left clavicle. Due to limited finances, Poe didn’t receive surgery right away. He continues to experience pain in his left jaw and left clavicle. He cannot open his mouth, speak, or chew; he can only eat soft food.
With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Poe will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for July 21st and will cost $1,500. This surgery will help Poe be able to eat and chew properly again, and he will no longer be in pain.
Poe said, “I hope that I can recover soon so that I can play with my friends again. I also plan to learn to fix cars.” Poe’s mother is thankful to BCMF and the donors. She said, “I do not know what to say, but without your help, we will have to borrow a lot of money. Thank you for helping us.”