Ye is a 48-year-old man from Thailand. Ye lives with his wife and daughter on the Thai-Burma border. He used to work as a carpenter, but had to stop working two years ago when his health deteriorated. Ye’s wife is a homemaker, and his daughter works as a vendor selling mobile phones. His family income is just enough to cover their daily needs.
Currently, Ye experiences back pain and also a strong discomfort when using the bathroom. He sometimes has a slight fever if his pain is more severe. To remedy this, Ye underwent laser treatment for kidney stones, which helped relieve some of his pain, but the doctors have determined that his case is severe and surgery has now been advised. If left untreated, Ye’s symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future.
After seeking treatment with our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Ye is scheduled to undergo his cholecystectomy on February 22nd. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Ye’s procedure and care. Once recovered, he will be able to be more active and hopefully be pain-free.
Ye shared, “I have been experiencing this condition for many years and I hope that after surgery I will be freed from pain and I will be able to work again.”