Day 5 of surgery is always bittersweet, as we experience a myriad of emotions as a team. We have formed strong bonds with our Dominican patients, families and hospital staff. A big shout out to all the volunteers, facilitators, doctors, nurses, medical students and volunteers! It takes a village to pull off a successful mission and this was truly the manifestation of unbelievable teamwork!

Our total patients served were: 53. This includes 16 lips (includes 3 bilateral), 37 palates (includes 4 fistulas), (with at least 2 Vomer flaps).