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Apr 25, 2023

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 »

Apr 25, 2023

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 »

Apr 20, 2023

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 »

Apr 19, 2023

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 »

Apr 17, 2023

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 »

Apr 16, 2023

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 »


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