Mee is 16-year-old girl who lives with her family in Karen State, Burma. She is in ninth grade. Her mother tells us that she is a top student and has received an award for academic excellence. Her parents are both subsistence farmers.
When Mee was three years old, an abnormal growth appeared on her head. It continued to grow, but doctors were unable to diagnose the issue. By the time she turned 12, Mee’s condition had worsened. She began experiencing headaches and blurred vision, causing her difficulty in school.
Mee recently had a CT scan at Mae Sot Hospital, and the result confirmed a benign tumor in her head that needs to be removed. On August 1, surgeons will operate to remove the growth. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, requests $1,500 to cover Mee’s treatment.