Though he is only four, Maung has already set some impressive goals for himself: he already knows that he wants to be a doctor when he grows up!
Maung Aung’s journey to connecting with Watsi began five months ago. He woke up in the middle of the night needing to use the bathroom. His house does not have electricity, so he took a candle with him. The candle slipped, and his pajamas caught fire. Maung Aung suffered burns down his face and body which have turned into stiff, rubbery keloid scars over time.
Maung Aung is an active kid. Since the accident, he’s often frustrated by his lack of full movement in his arm. He also has trouble walking because the skin on his right leg has contracted, causing him a lot of pain when he moves it.
For $1500, we can help Maung Aung receive plastic surgery to remove the scarred skin and improve movement in his right arm and right leg. With treatment, he has a better chance of starting school next year and learning to look after himself like normal kids as he grows up. He says what he looks forward to most is playing with his friends.
Let’s help this inspiring boy get well so he can attend school and live a normal, healthy life!