MISSION 2023: MAY 14-19, SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Our second annual Medical Mission to the Dominican Republic was an amazing week for the patients and volunteers alike. Our doctors, anesthesiologists, nurses, admin, a photographer, and speech therapist were part of a team that successfully restored hope and provided a brighter future to 43 patients: 22 boys and 21 girls, from 6 months all the way to 31 years old; including 22 cleft lips, 23 cleft palates, 2 fistulas, 3 vomer flaps, 1 rhinoplasty, and many dental procedures.
It’s because of the teamwork of our volunteers that came from around the world (the U.S., Europe, and the Dominican Republic), that made the mission a success. And of course, donors and supporters like YOU who help us bring more smiles to children with your generous donations.
MISSION 2022: MAY 15-21, SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Our first Medical Mission to Santo Domingo was a great success. Our volunteers and many local nurses and doctors worked hard to restore hope and provide a brighter future to those whose lives are burdened by cleft lip, cleft palate and other deformities.
In just one week, the Mending Faces team performed 40 surgeries, including 20 cleft palate repairs, 19 cleft lip repairs, and 1 eyelid cleft repair. We operated on patients aging from 6 months to 20 years, and selected 8 patients to receive ongoing speech therapy through local therapists provided by Mending Faces.
