Currently Active Missions
Somebody’s Hero
Medellin, Colombia
There is nothing more precious than capturing the essence of a mother’s unconditional love. It is very inspiring to see how much a mother will endure to help her child. Mothers are not the only heroe... Read More »
Groove is in the Heart
Medellin, Colombia
We are getting into the groove! Only upbeat and positive energy entered the atrium today from our group of amazing Rotaplast volunteers. We were extremely determined to have a smooth day while keeping it... Read More »
That’s What Friends Are For
Medellin, Colombia
It’s an incredible feeling when you are surrounded by a hospital filled with like minded, selfless, and loving people. Friends, and extremely committed partners! People that not only care, but they g... Read More »
“Natalie” better known here as sweet Nataly
Medellin, Colombia
(Pictured: Rotarian Michelle Lewis, Nataly, and Rotarian Darlene Scott) Familiar faces and appreciative families were waiting for us in the reception room as we arrived at the hospital yesterday morning. S... Read More »
Surfing in a Hurricane
Medellin, Colombia
Beach balls floating, large coloring circle time, tons of kids playing, and a registration line spread across the room, it felt like a hurricane. Once we found our rhythm, it was smooth sailing. Our regi... Read More »
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
Medellin, Colombia
On this Tuesday morning, a beautiful sunrise greeted us on our first full day of surgery. Anxious parents filled the atrium as they waited patiently for their child to be called to surgery. The look of rel... Read More »
Looks Like We Made It
Medellin, Colombia
No rewarding beginning gets out of the gate perfectly. There are sometimes obstacles that we need to overcome. Our team endured a few hiccups, but we didn’t lose patience or hope. When a few of us ne... Read More »
Surgical Volunteers Embark on Mission to Medellin, Colombia to Provide Free Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries
San Francisco, California
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO (May 4, 2024) – A team of dedicated surgical volunteers is set to embark on a humanitarian mission to Medellin, Colombia, with the aim of providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries... Read More »
Caltech Women’s Club Member and Rotaplast Volunteer Profile: Marilyn Diaz
Pasadena, California
Pictured Above: Marilyn Diaz (middle), seated just like Einstein, in the library with fellow CHATs at the Mt. Wilson Observatory Special thanks author/interviewer Gloria Mullendore and the Caltech Women&#... Read More »
Cebu City Day 10 – Lives Changed for 69 Children
Cebu City, Philippines
The final day of our Rotaplast Mission is the culmination of the incredible dedication and work by our team over the last nine days, with 69 children receiving new smiles and changed lives! On this day o... Read More »
Cebu City Day 9 – Final Day of Surgeries
Cebu City, Philippines
Day nine brings a mixture of emotions as we gear up for our final day of surgeries. By day’s end, eight more children will have an opportunity for a brighter future. Our Rotaplast non-medical volunte... Read More »
Cebu City Day 8 – Family Stories
Cebu City, Philippines
The stories shared by the families served during the Cebu City Rotaplast surgical trip are powerful testaments to their determination and willingness to travel great distances and overcome so many obstacle... Read More »
Cebu City Day 7 – Team Commitment
Cebu City, Philippines
Day 5 of surgeries is continuing to literally save smiles and change lives. You might be wondering how you bring a world-class surgical team together? Share the Rotaplast story! Our Rotaplast surgical team... Read More »
Cebu City Day 6 – Tidbits
Cebu City, Philippines
A Rotaplast surgical trip involves numerous components, resembling a symphony where each participant contributes to the overall harmony of the mission. Beyond the formal mission objectives, there are a cou... Read More »
Speech Pathologists and Dentists Working as a Team for Children with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Cebu City, Philippines
By Marlene Salas-Provance, Ph.D. CCC-SLP, Vice Dean, Professor-A.T. Still University, Speech-Language Pathologist Photos by Dr. Mary Adrianne Dominique “Nikki” Toledo, DDM Dentists and speech pathologi... Read More »
Cebu City Day 5 – Gratitude
Cebu City, Philippines
In accordance with the policies of Adventist Hospital Cebu, we observed Saturday as our day off after completing the morning rounds to assess our surgery patients from day two for clearance to go home. Wit... Read More »
Cebu City Day 4 – The Results!
Cebu City, Philippines
This morning, we visited our first group of patients recovering from lip and palate surgeries. The transformation was incredible! The medical team, including surgeons and pediatric nurses, went from cot to... Read More »
Cebu City Day 3 – The Miracles Begin
Cebu City, Philippines
The day our volunteers travelled nearly 7,000 miles for and the families may have been waiting years for has finally arrived- our first day of surgeries! One more short interview was held with each parent ... Read More »
Cebu City Day 2 – Meeting Our Patients
Cebu City, Philippines
First team message of Day 2 “Breakfast 6 a.m., vans to hospital 7 a.m. sharp. Lots of eager patients waiting for you!” And indeed there were! Just over a hundred families made their way to Seve... Read More »
Day 1 in Cebu City – a Lesson in Flexibility
Cebu City, Philippines
Flexibility – the quality of easily adapting and the word of the day as we arrived at the Seventh Day Adventist Miller Hospital in Cebu City. Anticipating a day dedicated to set up and run throughs o... Read More »
Latest From Around The World
Team Member Highlight ...
Faridabad, India
Kevin Shultz is from the Portsmouth Rotary Club and this is his second Rotaplast Mission. During the pre-clinic phase of the Misson, Kevin was assigned to help with the photos. Each patient was assigned a ... Read More »
First Day of Clinic
Faridabad, India
I noticed this young woman and her baby early in the day on the first day of clinic. Here she is getting through the registration process where they mark the patient to prevent confusion. The next step in ... Read More »
Upcoming Missions
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Nagamangala, India
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Sylhet, Bangladesh
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Chittagong, Bangladesh
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Cebu City, Philippines