Nan Maw is a 24-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her friends in Bangkok in an apartment rented by their employer. She works as a waitress, while her brother and mother still live in their village in Karen State, Burma. When Nan Maw was healthy and working full-time, she would send half of her salary home to support her mother. She dreams of building a concrete house back home for her family. Nan Maw was born with an atrial septal defect (ASD), a condition in which a hole exists between the two upper chambers of the heart. Sometimes ASDs may close on their own during development, but sometimes this condition requires surgery to repair the hole and prevent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. Due to her condition, she can only engage in part-time work as she gets tired too easily. Nan Maw is scheduled to undergo heart surgery on August 31st at our medical partner's care center, Kasemrad Prachachuen Hospital, to correct her atrial septal defect and improve her quality of life. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to help cover the cost of Nan Maw's procedure and care. Nan Maw said, “I would like to thank your organization, BCMF, and your donors for your help. If you do not help me, I would have had to give up on my treatment because I know that I could not afford it by myself. I am very happy and thankful to all the donors. You have helped me feel that I can dream again. Before I developed these symptoms, I dreamed of working hard, saving money, building a house back home, and opening my own restaurant. Since I first noticed my symptoms, it felt like my dreams were lost. But now, I can dream again.”

Seanghong is an 18-year-old student from Cambodia. He is an only child, who lives with his mother and aunt in Kampot. His father passed away one year ago. His aunt is a rice farmer, and he enjoys listening to music and watching volleyball in his free time. About six months ago, Seanghong was involved in a road traffic accident, which caused an open fracture of his left shinbone. After the accident, he underwent surgery to repair the fracture and was fitted with a surgical nail. His fracture has now healed well and he has full range of motion, but he sometimes experiences stiffness and discomfort in his left leg because the nail remains in place. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On September 8th, Seanghong will undergo a surgical hardware removal procedure. This will reduce the stiffness and discomfort in his leg, helping him move more comfortably and continue his studies and daily activities. Seanghong's family is contributing to his treatment, but need help to raise an additional $328 for the procedure. Seanghong said, “I hope removing the surgical nail will reduce the stiffness and discomfort in my leg so I can move more comfortably and continue my studies and daily activities.”

Dibadjè is a 30-year-old woman from Mali, who sells earrings for a living. Dibadjè is currently expecting her third child. Her doctors recommend a cesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Muso, is helping Dibadjè undergo a cesarean section on September 9th. This procedure will cost $259, and Dibadjè needs your support. "I look forward to delivering a healthy baby," says Dibadjè.