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Rotaplast Cebu: A Beautiful Finish
Cebu City, Philippines
The final day at Cebu Adventist Hosptiatl has arrived! Feelings are mixed as the teams rejoice in accomplishment and success for so many children while subtle sensations that come with endings sneak in. Medical and non medical volunteers celebrate the
From La Serena to 56 Missions: Honoring the Legacy of Rotaplast Pioneers
Cebu City, Philippines
The official beginning of Rotaplast was marked by a site visit to La Serena, Chile in 1992, followed by the organization’s first surgical mission in January 1993. This inaugural mission was more than a medical effort—it was a proof of
Where Hope Moves from Room to Room
Cebu City, Philippines
The Ward: A Place of Comfort and Courage Once admitted, patients move to the ward—a space that quickly becomes a temporary home. At Adventist Hospital Cebu, like many full-service hospitals offering pediatric and surgical care, wards are designed to support
A Song That Carried Her Through
Cebu City, Philippines
On a warm evening in Cebu City, the room fell quiet as Mecca began to sing. She was just twenty years old, standing before a gathering at the Rotary Welcome Dinner for the Rotaplast team 2026, her voice steady and
Community at the Heart of Every Transformation
Cebu City, Philippines
Before the procedure, a cleft lip can shape how the world sees a child—and how that child begins to see themselves. The gap in the lip may draw unwanted attention, invite questions, or even lead to unkind words from others.
A Long Journey for a New Smile: Reynaldo’s Courageous Trip from Masbate to Cebu 🚤 ✈
Cebu City, Philippines
Eight-year-old Reynaldo Versoza Jr. had already traveled farther in his short life than most children his age ever would. His journey began on the small island of Masbate, where he was born prematurely at just seven months, one half of
Beyond the Bullying: Denver’s Courageous Journey
Cebu City, Philippines
Twelve year-old Denver Abandon has a big smile, an easy laugh, and dreams that stretch far beyond his small hometown. Like many boys his age, he loves basketball, singing, and dancing. But Denver also carries a quiet burden. After undergoing
Hearts and Hands in Service: Meet the Rotaplast Team for the 21st Cebu Mission
Cebu City, Philippines
Every successful medical mission is powered by more than equipment and logistics—it is driven by people with compassionate hearts and a shared commitment to serve. The 21st Rotaplast Mission in Cebu brings together an extraordinary group of volunteers from around
Training, Teamwork, and Flexibility: Day Two in Cebu
Cebu City, Philippines
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
Beginning the Journey: Surgery Day One in Cebu 😷
Cebu City, Philippines
The morning began with the surgical team gathering for a briefing on emergency protocol let by head nurse, Mia Pena. Lead nurse at the hospital; Lovely Lucky Quiameo who goes by the nickname “Blue” clarified location of equipment and supplies
The First Step to New Smiles. Pre-clinic day in Cebu. 🌞
Cebu City, Philippines
On a bright morning in Cebu, Rotoplast held a busy pre-clinic for over 100 children at the Millers Adventist Hospital. Many have traveled long distances to be here and waited patiently for the process to begin. Community and San Jose
“Rotaplast Cebu 21: A New Smile, A New Start”. The Journey begins.
Cebu City, Philippines
The journey began for many in San Francisco. Our valiant quartermaster, Terri Chapman, arrived early and stood ready to greet both team members and supply boxes. Soon, those departing from the Bay Area had gathered, and the boxes had been
Final Results 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
What a mission. What a team. What an outcome. From day one, the energy was strong. During pre-clinic, a large number of potential patients arrived, and the surgical schedule quickly filled up. The team moved into full speed almost immediately.
Four More Procedures, Post-Clinic, Packing Up, and Heading Home ✅
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Our final full day of the mission has arrived. Due to our flight schedule and the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, this trip is one day shorter than usual. Early tomorrow morning (02/12), the team will head to the airport to
A 16-Year-Old Mother, a Tight Neck Muscle, and a Late Walk-In 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
It’s sometimes remarkable how resilient people can be. Circumstances aren’t always ideal, yet they find a way to keep going and make the most of life. That’s certainly true for this 16-year-old mother. She has a beautiful son, almost one
Let’s Go Through the Whole Team 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Randall Floyd, aka Randy (Mission Director), led the team and looked after everyone’s well-being. And not just the team—patients could count on his support as well. It’s an incredibly responsible role, and he carried it out with great skill and
The Fourth Day of Surgery 💙
Chattogram, BangladeshChattogram, Bangladesh
Running at Full Speed This is Rotaplast at its very best. The fourth day of surgery unfolds in a strong, steady rhythm. Teams are perfectly in sync, patients are operated on with great care, and recovery is progressing as planned.
Meet Monoware Lipi 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Where We Go, We Return Here’s a meaningful fact: even before Chattogram was officially known as Chittagong, Rotaplast was already carrying out medical missions here. And anyone who knows Rotaplast knows this—we never come just once. We return. Again and
A mission with many dimensions 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Many Different Life-Changing Surgeries A Rotaplast mission is about so much more than what is often mentioned first: repairing a cleft lip or cleft palate. Of course, these procedures are truly life-changing, but during our missions we care for a
The First Rounds and Surgeries 💙
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Ready to Begin Today is the day: the first surgeries are underway. The team prepares for an important milestone. Patients are brought in, all medical files are ready with the correct forms, and after a brief team huddle, the signal
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Cebu City, Philippines
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