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2011 Gala – A Great Success

The 2011 Uplift Internationale Gala was a great success. We raised $37,908! It was the most profitable fundraising event in our history – thank you to all of our sponsors and attendees for making this such a memorable evening!  Our 2011 Humanitarian Awardees were Dr. Lawrence Herman, Dr. Elliot Duboys and Megs Lunn.  We are looking forward to another great event […]

Annual gala and dinner auction

You’re invited to the Uplift Internationale Benefit Gala and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, from 6 to 9:30  p.m. at the Denver West Marriott, 1717 Denver West Blvd., Golden. The 2011 Humanitarian Awardees are: Elliot B. Duboys, M.D. Lawrence T. Herman, D.M.D., M.D. The night’s emcee is CBS4 anchor Karen Leigh. Fabulous food, a dynamic auctioneer and touching stories […]

Mission travels to Cebu, Bohol and Ormoc

In Cebu, Bohol and Ormoc, the mission team was warmly received by Rotary Clubs of Cebu led by incoming president Roy Lotzof and Fort San Pedro incoming president Fred Rizon, with the all-out support of their Charter President – Mila Demecillo, and with the Rotary Club of Tagbilaran where PP Angelito Lechago,M.D. and D3860 district governor-elect Perok Rodriguez were present […]

Operation Taghoy 2012 in Silay

June 21-22, 2011 Dr. Ma. Estrella R. Ledesma, chief of hospital of Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital warmly received last June 22, 2011 the emissary team visits from Uplift Internationale, founding president Dr. Jaime Yrastorza, Head of Surgical Team – Dr. Jerry Capoot and Ms. Megs Lunn, Executive Coordinator Taghoy Philippines. With the team were Rotarians from Rotary Club of […]

Emissary Visit to WV

June 19-20, 2011 Hi there.. The Lord is indeed marvelous…on our first emissary stop, everything was smooth and successful. MOU is in progress and we will be on our way to serve the underprivileged children with facial deformities in the province of Capiz and well, why not, how about the whole island of Panay. The people in Roxas City are […]

Changing Lives, Theirs’ and Mine

Submitted by Alexandra Lu, MD When my plane landed at Kalibo International Airport I couldn’t help but smile to myself. All evidence pointed to the fact that I was in paradise. The heat of the sun on my skin, the warm breeze in my hair, the fresh coconut placed in my hands by Megs Lunn — I was definitely in […]

Gratitude is in the Heart!!!

Operation Taghoy Mission at Roxas City,Capiz, a memorable experience that I will surely treasure. The best part for me was seing the beautiful smiles of the kids after the surgergy. My heart was filled with joy everytime I hear the THANK YOUs of the kids and their families. I am very happy to be part of such great change that […]

Amazing Experience!!!

Operation taghoy was a great experienced for all of us,. i learned a lot which enhanced my knowledge, skills and attitude that can help me in my future career. This mission is very unforgettable to me not only because of what I’ve learned and experienced but because I know that there are children and there families that we’ve helped and […]

Our Deepest Appreciation

Team Taghoy 2011, Greetings! Hope everyone arrived safe and in one piece back home. It is with great pleasure and honor to have you here in our country. In behalf of the Rotary Club of Roxas, D3850 Phils, our host club and the Uplift Internationale, Denver, Colorado, my hats off on you guys for making this year Operation Taghoy’s a […]

Thoughts from the Mission Volunteers

Enjoy our mission volunteers thoughts from the mission: “Second day in Roxas. I think we got our ‘little’ routine going in PACU. We take the kids vital signs as soon as they get to the recovery room. We give them their first dose of Tylenol and antibiotic as soon as they’re awake. Then they’re off to the ‘ward’ for the […]