Steph is a 38-year-old man who lives with his parents and younger brother in a village in Burma. He works as a driver, while his father works in a nursing home and his mother is a homemaker. His younger brother attends university and also volunteers in the nursing home. In his free time, Steph like to grow vegetables in the garden and to help repair cars.
In July 2021, Steph began experiencing pain on the right side of his abdomen. He bought medication from the pharmacy and felt better for a few months, but unfortunately, his symptoms returned. He visited a local hospital for examination, and he was diagnosed with gallstones. His doctor recommended that he undergo surgery to remove the stones. When he was admitted for the procedure, his doctors also diagnosed him with appendicitis. He is nauseous, has a fever, and cannot sleep well due to the pain in his abdomen.
Fortunately, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), is helping Steph receive appendectomy treatment, a surgery to remove his appendix. Now, he needs help raising $914 to fund his procedure and care.
Steph shared, “I feel very upset because I can’t work and support my parents who are old. Sometimes, when I thought about my condition and where I could receive [and pay for] surgery, I would cry by myself.”