June 15, 2023
Naw is a 47-year-old mother from Burma. Her whole family is now unemployed as they moved from Burma due to conflict near their village. She enjoys gardening and growing flowers in her free time.
Naw was diagnosed with a heart condition that involves a malformation of her mitral valve, the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. This valve controls the flow of blood, but certain conditions may cause blood to flow backward or the valve to narrow. Currently, Naw has difficulty breathing, tiredness, and trouble sleeping at night. She often has headaches and feels dizzy.
Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a mitral valve replacement for Naw. The treatment is scheduled to take place on June 16th and, once completed, will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably.
Naw said, “I felt very happy when I heard about you. I almost cried from happiness. I hope that I can recover completely. After I am treated, I want to get a suitable job that is comfortable enough for me because I do not want to feel tired like this again.”
Naw is a 47-year-old mother from Burma. Her whole family is now unemployed as they moved from Burma due to conflict near their village. She ...
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January 5, 2024
Naw underwent life-saving heart surgery.
Naw’s heart surgery was successful! Since her recovery, Naw feels well and no longer has trouble with breathing or sleeping at night. She has fewer headaches and episodes of dizziness. Before surgery, Naw said she could not work and felt tired all the time. She would wake up at night because she could sometimes hear her heart beating loudly. Now, Naw no longer hears her heartbeat and can sleep well through the night. Her appetite has returned, and she is able to help her family with cooking, washing and cleaning. In the near future, if she is able to return to her homeland in Burma, she hopes to open up a shop to sell different items.
Naw said, “I am thankful to BCMF and donors for helping my operation cost. Without your help, I would die. You saved my life, reducing my burden of financial problem with the hospital cost. Now I am on my recovering process and one day I will try to open a shop to sell different items when I get back to Burma.”
Naw's heart surgery was successful! Since her recovery, Naw feels well and no longer has trouble with breathing or sleeping at night. She h...
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