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Nurse anesthetist Mike Lockwood is gearing up for his second trip with CSI to Hermosillo, Mexico this fall. His dedication and return ensure seamless care for complex patients and strengthen our partnerships. A big thank you to Mike and all our trip volunteers!

Im looking forward to helping these families who are in desperate need of our care, knowing my skills make a difference. Its an awesome feeling, and I plan to do this for years. —Mike Lockwood, CRNA

#pediatrics #nonprofit #changinglives #volunteer #crna

Nurse anesthetist Mike Lockwood is gearing up for his second trip with CSI to Hermosillo, Mexico this fall. His dedication and return ensure seamless care for complex patients and strengthen our partnerships. A big thank you to Mike and all our trip volunteers!

"I'm looking forward to helping these families who are in desperate need of our care, knowing my skills make a difference. It's an awesome feeling, and I plan to do this for years." —Mike Lockwood, CRNA

#pediatrics #nonprofit #changinglives #volunteer #crna
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Help us make a difference by lending a hand! CSI needs volunteers to sort and pack medical supplies for use during our fall trips and to be donated to our partners. 
We have three upcoming sorting events taking place at our office in New Brighton. 
- Mon, July 29, 5-8 PM
- Wed, Aug 7, 10 AM-1 PM
- Fri, Aug 23, 1-4 PM
Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/CJYqwEb
No experience needed; training provided. Volunteers must be 16+. 
For more information, contact Aisling Goel at aisling@childrenssurgeryintl.org.

#changinglives #pediatricsurgery #twincities #cleftstrong #supplysort

Help us make a difference by lending a hand! CSI needs volunteers to sort and pack medical supplies for use during our fall trips and to be donated to our partners.
We have three upcoming sorting events taking place at our office in New Brighton.
- Mon, July 29, 5-8 PM
- Wed, Aug 7, 10 AM-1 PM
- Fri, Aug 23, 1-4 PM
Sign up here: signup.com/go/CJYqwEb
No experience needed; training provided. Volunteers must be 16+.
For more information, contact Aisling Goel at aisling@childrenssurgeryintl.org.

#changinglives #pediatricsurgery #twincities #cleftstrong #supplysort
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1 week ago
Consistent funding enables CSI to build its capacity to serve more children and communities, increase our global footprint and improve the overall quality of care that children in our partner countries have access to.

CSI medical volunteer and current board member, Dody Barr, RN, shared why she became a CSI Sustainer, setting up monthly recurring donations. 

“I’ve witnessed the evolution of this humanitarian nonprofit organization, whose goal of providing the best possible care to vulnerable children of the world has never wavered. CSI’s approach differs from other organizations as they not only provide free, life-changing surgeries for children in underdeveloped countries, but also furnish education and training to the host countries’ eager medical professionals. CSI’s desire is to educate themselves out of a job, training their local partners to become experts in the care of their children and in the training of their colleagues.”

Join Dody and become a CSI Sustainer today. Set up your recurring donation of any size at childrenssurgeryintl.org/donate.

#nonprofit #pediatricsurgery #globalhealth #donate #changelives

Consistent funding enables CSI to build its capacity to serve more children and communities, increase our global footprint and improve the overall quality of care that children in our partner countries have access to.

CSI medical volunteer and current board member, Dody Barr, RN, shared why she became a CSI Sustainer, setting up monthly recurring donations.

“I’ve witnessed the evolution of this humanitarian nonprofit organization, whose goal of providing the best possible care to vulnerable children of the world has never wavered. CSI’s approach differs from other organizations as they not only provide free, life-changing surgeries for children in underdeveloped countries, but also furnish education and training to the host countries’ eager medical professionals. CSI’s desire is to educate themselves out of a job, training their local partners to become experts in the care of their children and in the training of their colleagues.”

Join Dody and become a CSI Sustainer today. Set up your recurring donation of any size at childrenssurgeryintl.org/donate.

#nonprofit #pediatricsurgery #globalhealth #donate #changelives
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2 weeks ago
Do you enjoy making blankets? 
In addition to providing comfort as patients separate from their parents in pre-op, small blankets CSI volunteers use during surgical trips serve an essential medical purpose. During and after anesthesia, its important to ensure our pediatric patients maintain their core body temperature, and being wrapped in a cozy blanket can help. At discharge, the children love to take these blankets with them as a treasured gift. Comment or message us for more information about how to donate blankets to CSI.

#nonprofit #pediatrics #volunteer #globalhealth #pediatricsurgery #changinglives

Do you enjoy making blankets?
In addition to providing comfort as patients separate from their parents in pre-op, small blankets CSI volunteers use during surgical trips serve an essential medical purpose. During and after anesthesia, it's important to ensure our pediatric patients maintain their core body temperature, and being wrapped in a cozy blanket can help. At discharge, the children love to take these blankets with them as a treasured gift. Comment or message us for more information about how to donate blankets to CSI.

#nonprofit #pediatrics #volunteer #globalhealth #pediatricsurgery #changinglives
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2 weeks ago
Our Summer Newsletter is here!
Learn how volunteers connected with partners at our new site in The Gambia, Africa. Get a sneak peek into our upcoming plans for a full team to travel there this fall. This issue also features a gala recap and a variety of other CSI updates. 
Read our full newsletter at the link below. 
https://childrenssurgeryintl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Summer2024.pdf
Enjoy your summer, and we hope to see you soon at one of our upcoming Dine Out for CSI events!

#nonprofit #pediatricsurgery #changinglives #globalhealth #newstoday

Our Summer Newsletter is here!
Learn how volunteers connected with partners at our new site in The Gambia, Africa. Get a sneak peek into our upcoming plans for a full team to travel there this fall. This issue also features a gala recap and a variety of other CSI updates.
Read our full newsletter at the link below.
childrenssurgeryintl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Summer2024.pdf
Enjoy your summer, and we hope to see you soon at one of our upcoming Dine Out for CSI events!

#nonprofit #pediatricsurgery #changinglives #globalhealth #newstoday
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2 weeks ago

CSI received 7 pallets of medical supplies from Heart to Heart International yesterday, valued at over $14k. These supplies will travel to The Gambia, Liberia and Ethiopia as we work to ensure our medically under-resourced partners have the capacity to provide care for their communities.

#nonprofit #globalhealth #pediatricsurgery #medicalsupplies #TheGambia #Ethiopia #Liberia
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3 weeks ago
CSI’s work is marked by displays of extraordinary resilience. We are witness to the strength and determination of the children and families we serve who sacrifice so much for the chance at life-changing care and the promise of a more stable and typical life. We see our partners prevail in the face of tremendous political, human rights and safety challenges. We watch our incredible volunteers work tirelessly at home and abroad to ensure that CSI can continue to deliver on our mission and vision in meaningful ways. We find a way forward—not in spite of the challenges, but because of them. 
#pediatricsurgery #pediatrics #volunteer #GlobalHealth

CSI’s work is marked by displays of extraordinary resilience. We are witness to the strength and determination of the children and families we serve who sacrifice so much for the chance at life-changing care and the promise of a more stable and typical life. We see our partners prevail in the face of tremendous political, human rights and safety challenges. We watch our incredible volunteers work tirelessly at home and abroad to ensure that CSI can continue to deliver on our mission and vision in meaningful ways. We find a way forward—not in spite of the challenges, but because of them.
#pediatricsurgery #pediatrics #volunteer #GlobalHealth
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