Meet Ed

Success! Ed from Burma raised $1,125 to fund ureter stone treatment so he can live pain free.

Photo of Ed post-operation
$1,125
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Ed's treatment was fully funded on February 22, 2024.
  • Ed's story
  • Ed's update
August 11, 2023
March 5, 2024

After the procedure, Ed feels a lot better. He no longer has back pain and he can walk long distances. He can now help with household chores...

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Ed's Timeline

  • August 11, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Ed was submitted by Bridgitte Agocs at Burma Children Medical Fund

  • August 11, 2023
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Ed received treatment at Pinlon Private Hospital in Burma. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • August 15, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Ed's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 22, 2024
    FULLY FUNDED

    Ed's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 5, 2024
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Ed's treatment was successful. Read the update

Funded by 26 donors

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Ye Min is a 19-year-old young man from Burma. He lives with his parents, younger brother, and a younger sister. His father is unemployed due to a previous accident. His mother works as an agricultural day laborer, while his brother looks after their neighbor’s cows, and his sister helps with household chores. Ye Min is unemployed. Their family’s combined monthly income is not enough to cover their daily expenses, and with Ye Min’s medical condition, the family is now indebted to neighbours and friends for loans they've received to help them finance medical and living expenses. Ye Min was diagnosed with a heart condition that requires valve replacement. Heart valves control the flow of blood between chambers, but certain conditions may narrow the heart valve or cause the blood to flow backwards. Normal valve function is necessary to prevent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. Currently, Ye Min experiences significant limitations in his energy and physical capacity. He often has to rest after walking for not more than five minutes. His condition has prevented him from working, and he feels stressed about his health. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to help fund a heart valve replacement for Ye Min. The treatment is scheduled to take place on June 27th at our medical partner's care center, Kasemrad Prachachuen Hospital. Once completed, Ye Min will hopefully live more comfortably. Ye Min said, “Without surgery, I will not live longer, and now I cannot walk far or work due to my fatigue, which makes me sad.” His mother said, “I leave my son’s life in your hands. I believe that he would have died in Burma if we had not come here to receive surgery with the help of your organization. When I came here, I felt like half of my burden had been lifted when I saw that your staff were kind and caring. I would like to thank you very much ahead of time for being willing to help us.”

$893raised
$607to go