Khursheed Bibi's Story

For Khursheed Bibi, a 77-year-old woman from Lahore, every day has become a struggle against chest pain, breathlessness, and fear. Even the smallest physical activity leaves her short of breath. She also experiences palpitations and fainting episodes, making her family deeply worried about her health. She consulted a doctor. After a thorough examination and some tests, doctors diagnosed her with Severe Aortic Stenosis. It is a serious heart condition in which the aortic valve becomes narrowed and restricts the proper flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Her doctors have advised open-heart surgery for Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR).

Without timely treatment, Khursheed Bibi may face:

• Severe chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat and heart complications
• Increased risk of heart failure

Khursheed Bibi lives with her son and three other family members in a modest home in Lahore. Her son is the only earning member of the household. He runs a modest barbershop and earns around PKR 70,000 per month, but PKR 25,000 is spent on the shop rent alone. After managing household expenses, utility bills, food, and other basic needs for a family of five, very little is left. The cost of Khursheed Bibi’s cardiac surgery is far beyond what her family can afford. Khursheed Bibi’s family wants nothing more than to see her breathe without difficulty and live her remaining years with comfort.

Khursheed expressed her heartfelt plea as follows:

“My chest feels heavy, and even a few steps leave me breathless. I want to live peacefully with my family, but the cost of surgery is beyond our reach. My son works hard, yet he cannot afford this surgery. Your kindness can save my life.”

You can help Khursheed Bibi receive the heart surgery before her condition becomes life-threatening. Donate now and help Khursheed Bibi undergo Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery.

Your support can give an elderly mother another chance to live, breathe, and stay with her family.