2011 Lomé, Togo
The Journey Begins: Lome, Togo, West Africa
Lomé, Togo
As I write this first blog entry I find myself both anxious and excited by what lies ahead. Anxious to get started, and excited to be a part of the 24-member team whom I’ll soon meet. This is Rot... Read More »
Travel Day(s)
Lomé, Togo
We started our 30-hour trek the day after Thanksgiving, eager to share our time and the talents we have been given. The team came together in Paris where old friendships were rekindled and new frien... Read More »
Clinic
Lomé, Togo
Babies, children and a few adults arrived to be examined at the first clinic check-in. Besides cleft lips and cleft palates, we will be treating burns for a 6-month old boy who had fallen into the f... Read More »
On the move
Lomé, Togo
Sunday morning found us touring the hospital under the guidance of Sister Simona, the hospital's medical manager, who is also a general surgeon from Milan. The hospital looks to be adequate for o... Read More »
Surgery Day One
Lomé, Togo
What a difference a day makes! After long travel and weeks of preparation, both at home and in Togo, we could finally begin treatment. Team Briefing Prior to first surgery Our plastic surgeons are t... Read More »
We’re Grandparents !!
Lomé, Togo
The morning started off with a surprise gift in the hallway outside our Operating Rooms. A young woman was on the way to another OR for a C-section, but just couldn’t wait. She delivered a b... Read More »
It’s December !
Lomé, Togo
The seven Rotarians from Maine can’t believe how it’s 88 degrees on December 1st, considering that we have already had snow in October this year. But we’ll take it! More activity all day.... Read More »
Teamship
Lomé, Togo
No, it’s not a real word, but it should be. Watching this Rotaplast team in action is impressive. The job could not be done without the entire team working in unison, and every person... Read More »
Transforming!
Lomé, Togo
In every way, this mission has been a dynamic process. Every day there is someone new to see whom we will help in ways that will truly change their lives. A special story is about... Read More »
Out and About
Lomé, Togo
I thought I would show a few pictures of the hospital and the areas we have visited. If a picture says a thousand words, then with these 6, I’m saving you from a 6000-word tome from me today…... Read More »
Post Clinic
Lomé, Togo
Our final clinic day arrived. Surgeon Sister Simona Villa is pictured below with our doctors and nurses doing rounds in the pediatric ward. It was our final opportunity to evaluate the ... Read More »
Mission Complete
Lomé, Togo
And now it is time to say thank you and goodbye. We hosted a small thank you gathering for Sister Simona and her staff. Everyone in the hospital who had worked with us was given a certi... Read More »
Thank You from Togo
Lomé, Togo
From our translator and friend, Brandon, in Afagnan, Togo: "Hi everybody, I hope all of you travelled well with a good souvenir of your mission time at Afagnan. And I think you enjoy helping people fr... Read More »
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Stories from the Ward
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A teenage girl with burn contractures on her wrist, elbow, and knee from an untreated accident as a baby arrived at the clinic with her sister, both burdened by exhaustion and hesitant to trust. They were ... Read More »
Dental Care & Cleft ...
Faridabad, India
Cleft lip and palate deformities can result from genetic disorders or syndromes. As technology and databases improve, our understanding of genetic markers and risk factors for these conditions continues to... Read More »