Paw is a 30-year-old day laborer who lives in Burma and works to provide for his mother, wife, and two sons.
About five years ago, Paw began to experience stomachaches, a constant headache on one side of his head, pain on his side, burning pain when passing urine, and dizziness. He tried to alleviate his discomfort through painkillers and traditional medicine, however nothing ultimately relieved Paw of his symptoms.
In early June of this year, Paw’s symptoms intensified to the point where his pain made breathing difficult. By this point Paw had lost weight and was completely unable to work. He finally borrowed money from his neighbors and made a trip to Mae Tao Clinic, where he was referred to our medical partner’s care center, Mae Sot Hospital, for further treatment.
Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a kidney stone removal surgery for Paw. The procedure is scheduled to take place on June 24 and, once completed, will hopefully allow Paw to return to his former, pain-free lifestyle.
“I dream of the future in which I can be an entrepreneur, perhaps selling petrol or clothing,” says Paw.