Whenever there is time, we try to search out hospitals nearby to evaluate for possible future missions. However, out of the blue a Dr. Grace Lim, sought us out to invite us to see a private hospital owned by her and her physician husband. Steve, Patti, Megs, and Jerry were picked up by Dr. Grace and took a 2 hour […]
Our mission has been a wonderful experience by all – team members as well as patients. Patients have come as far as five hours away just to be evaluated for surgery. Most have been accepted a few were not due to heart disease, TB, and infections. Some young adults with cleft palate are regularly rejected by missions because the surgery […]
Wow. What a week it has been. We have not been able to update the blog as frequently as we would have liked as internet access has been less available than we anticipated. Our second week, in Tagbilaran, is complete. We met many incredible patients, their families, Rotarians, hospital staff, and people in general. I think I speak for all […]
Yesterday, Sunday, February 12, 2012 was the mission’s first day in Tagbilaran and the beginning of the second week of our mission. The day was spent screening patients and planning the schedule for the upcoming surgeries. In the evening our mission group attended a welcoming party thrown by the Rotary Club here in Tagbilaran. We had a wonderful time at […]
Rowel is 15 years old. He has a cleft lip. He’s been bullied so badly in school he was forced to leave and has only completed the 3rd grade. Because of his condition its hard for him to talk. He stays quiet. Sadly, the statistics show that without more education and having a cleft lip…finding a job will be very difficult for him and chances are strong he […]
Steve Krebs(MD) Mission Leader making his rounds and seeing who looks well enough to go home. We discharged 8 patients this morning. That’s the post-op ward where 15 patients and their families share one room for 1-2 days after surgery. Not one person complained. Happiness is all about perspective.
Nancy Rosi on the Outreach Team entertains/distracts a young guy right before his surgery with bubbles and her iPad! Nice job Nancy!
A busy couple days by the endlessly energetic Outreach and Medical Teams. 13 wonderful children are feeling well enough and they are ready to go home. Some children traveled as far as 7 hours via Jeepney and bicycle to be here. This is Wilque Batiqas before and after…Thank you to everyone who has helped make this Mission a success.
Join Us for a Night of Giving: The Annual Fundraising Gala
Dear Friends,
We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to our beloved community for the highlight event of the year: our Annual Fundraising Gala. Mark your calendars for an evening of elegance, purpose, and generosity as we come together to make a meaningful impact.
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