2023 Medellin, Colombia
Day 1 – Unpacking and Clinic
Medellin, Colombia
The day started with the Rotaplast team to receive the first 47 patients, all between the ages of 7-month-old to 42 years old. These patients traveled from remote locations with hopes of achieving the drea... Read More »
Day 2 – First day of surgeries
Medellin, Colombia
Day two starts early in the morning with the Rotaplast team waiting for the bus to go to the hospital. Our day two clinic patients were already waiting outside of the hospital upon our arrival. We a... Read More »
Day 3 – New Smiles
Medellin, Colombia
Cheerleading pompoms to start the perfect day. The anesthesiologists team, Dr. Karoukian and Dr. Segsworth, prepare a patient for surgery. Waking up in the arms of the doctor Blair Segsworth. In mom’... Read More »
Day 4 – More Happiness
Medellin, Colombia
The day began with the doctors’, Karla Werninghaus, MD, Luz Karime Morales, Pediatrician and David Morwood, MD, checking-up on their operated patients. Everything looks good and patients can go home!... Read More »
Day 5 – Gratitude
Medellin, Colombia
By Deborah Woolford (Recreation Therapist) The beauty in being a part of this mission is reflected in the eyes of these children and families. I will always remember and cherish the moments of love and lau... Read More »
Day 6 – Dreams come true
Medellin, Colombia
Thank you very much, grandma says to the Surgeon Karla Werininghaus with a hug of happiness. Doctors Anne and David reviewing the patient after his surgery. New patient with Doctor Bryan Stamm, MD Finally,... Read More »
Day 7 – Sunday to explore
Medellin, Colombia
Ready to Rock and Roll. New friends. Ready to go. We visited the ceramic factory in the Carmen de Viboral Antioquia. New artists painting their works of art. The finished product. Lunch time. The birthday ... Read More »
Day 8 – Back to work
Medellin, Colombia
Patients entering surgery and others leaving to home. Everyone doing their best work. Doctor David Morwood, MD conducting the orchestra. By Juan Gallego (Mission Liaison, Colombia) Medellin is a very speci... Read More »
Day 9 – Luz
Medellin, Colombia
We did some very important things today. Not only the life-changing surgeries, but also finding a child with an undiagnosed fatal heart condition that we were able to get a STAT work-up and immediate trans... Read More »
Day 9 – Courage
Medellin, Colombia
The day began with an example of courage. Luis and his surrogate mom were ready for a new smile and new life. Luis now has a new life. Thank you Luzviminda Accos, PACU Nurse. District 5300 was honored to s... Read More »
Day 10 Strength
Medellin, Colombia
Ferney and his beautiful mam. Moms are the force behind beautiful transformations. Goodbye Doctor Jorge we are going to miss you!!! By Jorge Espana, MD (Surgeon, Colombia) Hello dear friends. How proud to ... Read More »
Day 11- Mission accomplished
Medellin, Colombia
The Rotaplast team ready for the last day of work in Medellin. Anne DeLaney, Karla Werninghaus and David Morwood, our team of surgeons! Robert Karoukian, Salman Dasti, Blair Segsworth and Zak Martinez our ... Read More »
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Day 11- Mission accomplis...
Medellin, Colombia
The Rotaplast team ready for the last day of work in Medellin. Anne DeLaney, Karla Werninghaus and David Morwood, our team of surgeons! Robert Karoukian, Salman Dasti, Blair Segsworth and Zak Martinez our ... Read More »
Day 10 Strength
Medellin, Colombia
Ferney and his beautiful mam. Moms are the force behind beautiful transformations. Goodbye Doctor Jorge we are going to miss you!!! By Jorge Espana, MD (Surgeon, Colombia) Hello dear friends. How proud to ... Read More »