On the second day of the mission in Cebu City, the focus shifted to preparation and training. Medical and non-medical Rotary volunteers gathered to learn the processes that make a Rotaplast mission run smoothly—from patient intake and record management to recovery room support and family communication. 
Mia Pena RN Head Nurse and Mission Director Tom Fox led the trainings with experience and professionalism having participated in many Rotaplast missions.
These training sessions are essential. Rotaplast missions rely on a mix of experienced medical professionals and dedicated Rotary volunteers who ensure that every child and family is guided through the process with care and compassion.
Support and encouragement from Rotaplast staff as well as from Cebu Port Centre Rotary Club members such as Alex and Lester Toledo; past president and organizer for dental and speech teams, kept everyone happy, hydrated and fed through out the day.
The plan for the day was to set up the different surgery areas right after lunch so the team could begin treating patients the next day. But as often happens in global humanitarian work, the unexpected occurred: a government inspection temporarily delayed the setup of the operating areas.
Rather than slowing the team down, it simply highlighted one of Rotaplast’s greatest strengths—adaptability. The medical staff patiently waited for the inspection to be finished before completing their own essential preparations.
It was a powerful reminder that the success of a mission depends not only on medical skill, but also on teamwork, patience, and the ability to adapt. What a great day!