April 10, 2015
This is Nan Htwe, a 29-year-old woman from Thailand. Nan Htwe has a degree in mathematics and lives with her two-year-old daughter and mother.
“Nan Htwe is currently experiencing heart palpitations, especially from lifting heavy objects, and chest pains due to a cardiac condition,” shares our medical partner, Burma Border Projects (BBP).
Nan Htwe has an atrial septal defect – or, an abnormal opening in her heart. “Even doing everyday tasks around the house is difficult for her,” continues BBP. “She is the sole income earner so the responsibility of providing for her family adds to her stress.”
“She currently works for an education NGO,” shares BBP. “Normally her wage is enough to cover her everyday expenses, but it doesn’t provide her enough money for healthcare.”
For $1,500, we can fund heart surgery for Nan Htwe. Treatment will allow her relief from her symptoms, and will close the opening in her heart.
“Her biggest priority is working so she can provide for her family and send her daughter to school,” BBP explains. “Treatment will allow her to be a better mother and teacher to her students.”
This is Nan Htwe, a 29-year-old woman from Thailand. Nan Htwe has a degree in mathematics and lives with her two-year-old daughter and mothe...
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May 27, 2015
Nan Htwe received treatment for a heart defect.
Our medical team at Burma Border Projects (BBP) tells us that Nan Htwe successfully underwent surgery, and is on the road to a full recovery.
“Nan Htwe Khan was in severe pain days following the surgery. She says she is recovering well but slowly,” reports her doctor at BBP. “The only thing that really stands out for her is now her heart beats regularly – no more heart palpitations.”
“She hopes the pain will go away soon so she can return to work and pick up her daughter,” BBP continues. “Despite her pain, she and her mother are very happy. She believes that she will be a better mother and daughter now that she is healthy. She is overwhelmed with the kindness that has been shown to her from the donors. She said she will pray for the doctors and supporters and wish them good health.”
Our medical team at Burma Border Projects (BBP) tells us that Nan Htwe successfully underwent surgery, and is on the road to a full recovery...
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