Since 2010, Firestone Natural Rubber Company and Bridgestone Americas have been key partners of Children’s Surgery International. Their support—providing hospital facilities, transportation, lodging and logistical assistance—helps CSI provide life-changing surgical care to children while also strengthening medical education and training in Liberia. We are grateful for their ongoing partnership and commitment to the people of Liberia and are honored to have them as a Platinum Sponsor of the CSI Gala on Saturday, May 3. Join us as we raise funds to continue this vital work. Purchase your gala tickets at onecau.se/csigala2025
It’s almost time for CSI’s biggest night of the year! Join us and be the light that changes a child’s life and creates lasting change for children, families, and communities worldwide. Invitations are in the mail and tickets are available online now at onecau.se/csigala2025
CSI’s most impactful night of the year is coming up on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with purpose, connection and hope. Sponsorships are the backbone of this event, fueling our mission to provide free pediatric surgical care and medical education where it’s needed most. If you or your business are interested in leading the success of our biggest fundraiser of the year, let’s connect! Contact Megan Sparks at megan@childrenssurgeryintl.org to learn more.
Life-changing pediatric surgeries, hands-on training, lasting impact. Watch the highlights from our week in Ethiopia. Thank you to our volunteer team and partners for making last week's trip such a success.
The team wrapped up Friday with a final surgery, packing, goodbyes and a coffee ceremony — a cherished tradition honoring our partnership and the lives changed together.
Safe travels to our volunteers heading home tomorrow!
CSI's tenth trip to Bahir Dar, Ethiopia is coming to an end. Our incredible volunteers and partners completed four life-changing surgeries today. Thanks to this critical in-person, hands-on training time, our pediatric ENT and otolaryngology fellow has advanced his skills considerably - paving the way for more life-changing surgical care to be delivered in Ethiopia, even after CSI departs. Great work, team!
On Wednesday, alongside a full day of surgery, the CSI team provided critical support for an 8-month-old baby weighing just 8 pounds—one of the few malnourished infants our clinical lead, Theresa Philbin, has encountered in Ethiopia.
“Malnourishment is very common in babies with cleft palate as they are unable to feed. This is also common in the U.S. [CSI] always takes special bottles on missions to address this issue,” Theresa shared.
CSI volunteer RN Sam taught the family how to use a specialized Dr. Brown bottle system, and the baby was admitted to the hospital’s pediatric ward to gain strength. With ongoing monitoring from our local medical partners, we hope she’ll be ready for her first cleft surgery when we return in October.
Grateful for the partnerships that make ongoing care possible.
Surgery day #2 is in the books - this adaptable team continued to rise to every challenge in order to complete seven life-changing surgeries and a full day of hands on surgical training. Swipe to see our mission in action: 1-2: Play is medicine and helps pass the time in pre-op. 3-4: Two operating teams working side by side — CSI surgeon, Dr. Raj, is operating and training junior staff while also providing training and support to ENT fellow, Dr. Kassaw. 5-6: Tetee and Tenneh, two incredible nurses, regularly join teams and provide post-op nursing care after years of collaborating with CSI in Liberia — true full-circle impact! 7: Surprise hospital residents—meet the two sheep that have lived here for 11 years. They provide blood for medical tests and roam freely, completely tame and at home.
Since 2010, Firestone Natural Rubber Company and Bridgestone Americas have been key partners of Children’s Surgery International. Their support—providing hospital facilities, transportation, lodging and logistical assistance—helps CSI provide life-changing surgical care to children while also strengthening medical education and training in Liberia.
We are grateful for their ongoing partnership and commitment to the people of Liberia and are honored to have them as a Platinum Sponsor of the CSI Gala on Saturday, May 3.
Join us as we raise funds to continue this vital work. Purchase your gala tickets at onecau.se/csigala2025
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It’s almost time for CSI’s biggest night of the year! Join us and be the light that changes a child’s life and creates lasting change for children, families, and communities worldwide. Invitations are in the mail and tickets are available online now at onecau.se/csigala2025
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CSI’s most impactful night of the year is coming up on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with purpose, connection and hope.
Contact Megan Sparks at megan@childrenssurgeryintl.org to learn more.
Sponsorships are the backbone of this event, fueling our mission to provide free pediatric surgical care and medical education where it’s needed most. If you or your business are interested in leading the success of our biggest fundraiser of the year, let’s connect!
#twincitiesevents #twincities #sponsorsneeded #pediatricsurgery #nonprofit ... See MoreSee Less
Life-changing pediatric surgeries, hands-on training, lasting impact. Watch the highlights from our week in Ethiopia.
Thank you to our volunteer team and partners for making last week's trip such a success.
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The team wrapped up Friday with a final surgery, packing, goodbyes and a coffee ceremony — a cherished tradition honoring our partnership and the lives changed together.
Safe travels to our volunteers heading home tomorrow!
#nonprofit #changinglives #pediatricsurgery #Ethiopia
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CSI's tenth trip to Bahir Dar, Ethiopia is coming to an end. Our incredible volunteers and partners completed four life-changing surgeries today. Thanks to this critical in-person, hands-on training time, our pediatric ENT and otolaryngology fellow has advanced his skills considerably - paving the way for more life-changing surgical care to be delivered in Ethiopia, even after CSI departs.
Great work, team!
#changinglives #pediatricsurgery #Ethiopia #GlobalHealth
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On Wednesday, alongside a full day of surgery, the CSI team provided critical support for an 8-month-old baby weighing just 8 pounds—one of the few malnourished infants our clinical lead, Theresa Philbin, has encountered in Ethiopia.
“Malnourishment is very common in babies with cleft palate as they are unable to feed. This is also common in the U.S. [CSI] always takes special bottles on missions to address this issue,” Theresa shared.
CSI volunteer RN Sam taught the family how to use a specialized Dr. Brown bottle system, and the baby was admitted to the hospital’s pediatric ward to gain strength. With ongoing monitoring from our local medical partners, we hope she’ll be ready for her first cleft surgery when we return in October.
Grateful for the partnerships that make ongoing care possible.
#pediatricsurgery #globalhealth #changinglives #cleftstrong
Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital ... See MoreSee Less
Our latest newsletter is out!
Read our 2025 Winter Newsletter today:
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Surgery day #2 is in the books - this adaptable team continued to rise to every challenge in order to complete seven life-changing surgeries and a full day of hands on surgical training.
1-2: Play is medicine and helps pass the time in pre-op.
3-4: Two operating teams working side by side — CSI surgeon, Dr. Raj, is operating and training junior staff while also providing training and support to ENT fellow, Dr. Kassaw.
5-6: Tetee and Tenneh, two incredible nurses, regularly join teams and provide post-op nursing care after years of collaborating with CSI in Liberia — true full-circle impact! 
7: Surprise hospital residents—meet the two sheep that have lived here for 11 years. They provide blood for medical tests and roam freely, completely tame and at home.
Swipe to see our mission in action:
#sustainableimpact #globalhealth #nonprofit #pediatricsurgery #Ethiopia
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