Thuc Quyen

Thuc Quyen is an 8-year-old student in grade 3 of Thanh My Primary School, Nam Giang district. Unfortunately, Quyen lost the use of her right arm when doctors tried to take her out of her mother because her mother has high blood pressure so she must give birth normally without surgery. Doctors tried their best to save her and consulted her family that they can conduct surgery when she is 10 years old. However, this accident affects her life and study a lot. Quyen has to practice writing and do everyday activities only by left arm. That has led to limitation for her to participate in school activities and self-care at home. Gradually, the right arm becomes unusable and smaller.

Her mother worried that one day this right arm becomes paralyzed if there is no intervention. However, due to long distance, difficult economic condition as well as the Covid pandemic’s affects, her family has not been able to take her to the hospital for medical examination and rehabilitation for over 1 year. Until getting support from VNHIP’s project, Quyen and her mother were encouraged to take her to Da Nang Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Hospital.

Here, she was examined for mobility capacity and consulted by professional doctors. Her mother gained an understanding of her child’s situation and could support her in practicing at home. In addition, VNHIP supported her an electronic pulse massager to stimulate her arm muscles. As a result, after practicing and using the electronic pulse massager within 6 months, her arm has become flexible and she can move and control 3 fingers.

Since Quyen got support from VNHIP, she is more concerned and motivated to study. Moreover, she has chances to participate in many useful activities organized by VNHIP such as We Ring The Bell, International Children Day, study tours, and receive a variety of study facilities. From then, she becomes more confident and learns harder. She happily shared that: “I like drawing, singing and want to be a teacher”. And we do believe that these meaningful supports will encourage her to continue to go to school and make her dream come true.