July 5, 2017
Lwin is a 38-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and their two children. Lwin looks after her mother and children while her husband works as a day laborer to make a living.
Four years ago, Lwin started experiencing chest pain, fatigue, and breathlessness. She was diagnosed with heart disease and told she would need surgery. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Lwin’s surgery, scheduled for July 17. After treatment, Lwin hopes to find a job to help support her family.
Lwin is a 38-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and their two children. Lwin looks after her mother and children while he...
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January 17, 2018
Lwin did not receive treatment as expected.
Due to other medical problems, she is on medication, and her doctor cancelled the surgery. Once her condition is stable for surgery, she will be re-eligible for Watsi funding.
Due to other medical problems, she is on medication, and her doctor cancelled the surgery. Once her condition is stable for surgery, she wil...
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