2017 Chattogram, Bangladesh
We have arrived safely in Chittagong!
Chattogram, Bangladesh
We have made it safely to Chittagong, Bangladesh! Thankfully after 20 hours of flying, 8 or so hours of “down time” and very little sleep for some in between we were welcomed with open arms and... Read More »
Day One: Registration and Pre-Op Clinic
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Our first day in the hospital was s very fast paced and exciting day! Hundreds of families came to us from all over Chittagong. Today we registered patients who would then go on to get evaluated by our tea... Read More »
Day Two: First Day of Surgeries
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Today was our first day of surgeries! Our team’s day started with a relatively quick set up, evaluation of patients and within hours we were operating on our patients. We completed 9 successful surge... Read More »
Day Three: Second Day of Surgeries/Our Medical Staff
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Day two of surgeries was a bit hectic for our team but we came together and completed 11 successful surgeries. Today our patients ranged in age from 4 months old to their late twenties. Watching our doctor... Read More »
Day Four: Third Day of Surgeries/Our Non-Medical Volunteers
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Day three of surgeries went well for our team with some wiggly but adorable little patients. Many patients were discharged to go home but will be back in a few days to meet with our doctors to do a follow Read More »
Day Five: Our Day Off
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Sunday was our day off to explore and experience Chittagong. We were treated to a trip to the Chittagong ship breaking yard courtesy of our amazing Rotary hosts. It was simply breathtaking seeing the... Read More »
Day Six: Fourth Day of Surgeries
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Day four of surgeries went well for our team. As each day passes we grow a little closer to the medical students and nurses from the hospital here in Chittagong. We completed about 10 successful surger... Read More »
Day Seven: Fifth Day of Surgeries
Chattogram, Bangladesh
The children are the spirit of this mission. To see a smile on a child’s face when we walk into the Recovery Ward, to hear that sweet laugh when we play catch or tickle them, that is why we come. Read More »
Day Eight: Sixth Day of Surgery/The Local Volunteers in Chittagong
Chattogram, Bangladesh
We are beyond grateful to have the support and help of the Rotary Club of Agrabad, the Rotaract Clubs and the staff here at the Southern Medical College Hospital. Day after day they are here to help with t... Read More »
Days Nine and Ten: Last Day of Surgeries, Post-Op Clinic and Farewell Celebrations
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Our last day of surgeries helped our team accomplish our goal of 75 surgeries for this mission. It was surreal to think about leaving this beautiful place and the amazing people we have fallen in love with... Read More »
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