Trip Stories

Day 2 of surgeries is underway! Today, 20 patients ranging in age from 2 months to 16 years are receiving surgery.

Dr. Roby’s second patient of the day was 17-month-old Melissa, whom she operated on last year to repair her bilateral cleft lip. Today, she’s back with us for cleft palate surgery to close an opening in the roof of her mouth.

And just look at how she’s grown! Melissa is a sweet and inquisitive toddler. Being able to follow children like her through their cleft care — with care that meets or exceeds U.S. standards — is one of the accomplishments of our partnership with St. Andrew's Children's Clinic, Hospital CIMA Hermosillo, and @Voluntariado CIMA

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What started as a question about next year turned into two brothers having surgery on the same day.

Yesterday, as Dr. Roby was screening 7-year-old Daniel for surgery, his mother mentioned that his identical twin, Noah, had the same condition. She asked if CSI might be able to operate on Noah the following year.

When Dr. Roby learned that Noah was nearby at the hotel where families are staying during this week, she had his mother bring him in so she could screen him, too.

Noah was also cleared for surgery and added to the schedule — and this afternoon, Dr. Grischkan performed surgery on both brothers to address their submucous clefts.

No need to wait a year.

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So much love in this moment. Six-month-old Jesús is out of surgery and back in his mother’s arms.

When he was brought back to her, she held him close, crying and whispering, “I love you, you are my heart, I am so, so proud of you.”

This is why we do what we do.

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Nine-year-old Nadine was one of the first children heading into surgery this morning.

Her father and aunt stayed by her side in pre-op, while her brothers are supporting her from the lobby. Nadine's family also brought along a framed photo of her mother, who has passed away, to give her a little extra strength before surgery — she's kept this on her hospital bed with her.

Today, Nadine is receiving a bone graft.

With four OR tables running, five groups of patients will cycle through surgery today. Every child will stay overnight in the hospital and, if all goes as planned, head home tomorrow.

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The team arrived in Hermosillo and got right to work. The surgical, medical and medical records team completed final patient screening while the OR and anesthesia teams prepped the spaces and supplies for the 70 life-changing surgeries that will be completed in the next 3 days. We are so very honored these families continue to trust us with their precious children. And we are deeply grateful to our partners at Hospital CIMA Hermosillo, Voluntariado CIMA and St. Andrew's Children's Clinic for 22 years of "Rostros Felices" --Together, we are changing lives, one child and "happy face" at a time! #cleftstrong #pediatricsurgery #volunteersmakeadifference ... See MoreSee Less

Three CSI fundraisers are underway, making it easy to support free pediatric surgical care and medical training:

• Winter Greens & Poinsettia Sale
• See’s Candies Fundraiser — with nationwide shipping
• Coffee Fundraiser — with nationwide shipping

For all the details, visit: childrenssurgeryintl.org/events/

And please share with your friends, family and networks to help make these fundraisers a success.

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