Rotaplast arrives into Lima with many boxes of medical supplies.
We visit the hospital on our first day for a tour and introductions. Patients already begin to arrive.
The wonderful local Rotary hosts a luncheon and makes a toast.
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Rotaplast arrives into Lima with many boxes of medical supplies.
We visit the hospital on our first day for a tour and introductions. Patients already begin to arrive.
The wonderful local Rotary hosts a luncheon and makes a toast.
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru 2016 Group Photo. What a great team, led by medical director Dr. Angelo Capozzi.Four-month-old Joaquin traveled from nearby Lima to have his cleft lip repaired by Rotaplast surgeons. Dr. Sam Mau... Read More »
Lima, Peru
The first day of surgery begins. Baby Juaquin laughs with his mom before being taken to the Operation Room for surgery on his cleft lip. Medical Director Dr. Angelo Capozzi performs Juaquin’s surge... Read More »
Lima, Peru
Today an 8-month-old boy named Jersey will have his cleft lip repaired. He and his mother have traveled from 18 hours away from Jircan, Peru by bus to have his surgery. Dr. Capozzi examines Juaquin during ... Read More »
Cebu City, Philippines
The final day of our Rotaplast Mission is the culmination of the incredible dedication and work by our team over the last nine days, with 69 children receiving new smiles and changed lives! On this day o... Read More »
Cebu City, Philippines
Day nine brings a mixture of emotions as we gear up for our final day of surgeries. By day’s end, eight more children will have an opportunity for a brighter future. Our Rotaplast non-medical volunte... Read More »