Than is a 53-year-old Burmese woman. She lives with her husband and parents. Than currently works for a government factory, and her husband works as a security guard there as well. The couple does not have any children, and Than’s parents are retired.
From birth, Than has experienced frequent nosebleeds and tiredness. At 21, she visited a nearby clinic about her condition and was told that she has a heart problem called mitral stenosis. This causes her to be tired and short of breath. It could potentially develop into more serious symptoms.
Than had surgery in 1986 to address this condition. This surgery improved her symptoms, especially reducing her tiredness. Unfortunately, Than’s symptoms returned in 2008. When she visited a medical professional again, Than was told that her blood was not flowing through her veins properly, and doctors told her that she would require surgery again.
The procedure is expensive, but Than’s symptoms have made it necessary. Than heard about our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), from friends in her village and hoped that they would be able to help.
BCMF has scheduled Than’s mitral valve replacement procedure for May 24. They are seeking $1,500 in funding.