Grandfather who offered barter for yak butter and milk vodka

A determined grandfather embarked on a gruelling nine-hour journey, crossing the vast expanse of the Gobi Desert along a 645-kilometre road to reach Mongolia's capital city. His mission was to seek medical care for his beloved grandson, Bat-Od, who suffered from congenital heart disease with a 1.5-centimetre hole. Time was of the essence, as the condition had been diagnosed too late, necessitating a complex and urgent heart surgery. The grandfather's humble offering of yak’s clarified butter and milk vodka symbolized his desperate plea for help. A stroke of luck intervened when he crossed paths with the benevolent NGO volunteers, Mr. Anar and his wife, who graciously offered to cover Bat-Od's surgical expenses.

Six months later, Mr. Anar and a team of doctors from the Bundan NGO journeyed to Bayankhongor for a follow-up examination on young Bat-Od. The boy's recovery was nothing short of miraculous; he exuded health and radiated the joyful smile typical of children his age. This heartwarming story found its happy ending through the collaborative efforts of Bundan BGO and the Heart Remembers initiative, reminding us that your donation can be a lifeline for these little heart warriors.