Sai Nyunt is a 23-year-old Burmese man living in Thailand. Sai Nyunt moved to Bangkok four years ago to seek work. His family still lives in Burma, and he dreams of moving back to take care of his parents in their old age.
For the past two years Sai Nyunt has been working full-time at a juice factory in Bangkok. He recently developed nasal polyps in both nostrils which make it hard for him to breath. Furthermore, due to his inability to breath properly, he is constantly fatigued and suffers other side effects from the condition including frequent headaches and nasal congestion. As a result of his condition, Sai Nyunt can now only work a few days a week, which he says is a struggle because he doesn’t make enough money to live on. Sai Nyunt is frustrated because he feels that breathing should be the simplest of tasks and he cannot even do that properly.
Sai Nyunt needs surgery to remove the nasal polyps, which will cost $1500. With surgery, Sai Nyunt’s nasal passages will be unobstructed, allowing him to breathe normally and regain the energy he needs to work full-time. His sinus problems should go away as should the constant headaches.Once he is well, he will be one step closer to fulfilling his dream of returning to Burma to be back with his supportive family. Let’s help Sai Nyunt recover so he can live a healthy life alongside his family!