Surgeons of Hope

This Fundraising Friday, we’re gearing up for our next wave of missions, spanning across various destinations and specialties! 🇨🇷🇲🇽🇵🇾

Pictured above is little Edgar, one of the many young children we have helped, secure in the arms of his father! Your support helps us greatly in ensuring every father and their child are able to happily celebrate Father's Day! surgeonsofhope.networkforgoo…

We at Surgeon of Hope appreciate fathers who provide unconditional love, safety and care to their children. We remember and honor all the fathers of the children who have received life-saving heart operations from the skilled hands of our volunteer surgeons.

Your generous donations to Surgeons of Hope make these transformative surgeries possible, giving children like Santiago and Edgar a chance to lead healthy, active lives. Thank you for being a part of our mission and stay tuned for more updates! 📷

And let's remember little Edgar, an infant who received vital surgery from Dr. Glenn. Edgar's congenital heart defect required immediate attention, and we are thrilled to report that his procedure went smoothly. Edgar is now on the path to a healthier future!

Born with a congenital heart defect called Atresia tricuspidea, Santiago faced significant challenges due to his heart valve issue, which left his heart too weak to enjoy childhood activities. Thanks to the incredible support from our donors, Santiago’s surgery was a success!

Mission Update! 📷 We're excited to share the inspiring stories of two brave young patients from our May mission in Mexico City. Meet Santiago, a spirited four-year-old who underwent a life-changing surgery performed by Dr. Fontan.

Based in Costa Rica, Diana brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our team. With a background in commercial and operations management for brands like Life Fitness and Salvatore Ferragamo, Diana's strategic thinking and project management skills will be valuable.

Our newest team member: Diana Chinchilla 📷 We are thrilled to announce that Diana Chinchilla has joined Surgeons of Hope as our new Operations and Missions Director! Diana's expertise in fundraising diversity, storytelling, and audience engagement will help us with our goals

Supported by Surgeons of Hope and esteemed doctors including Dr. Nancy Garay, Dr. Constancio Medrano, Dr. Enrique Maroto, and Dr. Fernando Ballesteros, this training has brought her advanced professional skills. Learn More: surgeonsofhope.org/get-invol…

We are highlighting Dr. Franciele Regiane Rohden from the General Pediatric Hospital “Niños de Acosta Ñu” in Paraguay. In 2023, Dr. Rohden completed a six-month training in Pediatric Cardiovascular Imaging at the Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital in Madrid, Spain.

The right care, support, and advocacy form the cornerstone of our mission at Surgeons of Hope. Join us in our commitment to raising awareness and fostering accessibility to specialized care and vital research. ❤️ 🔗 Learn more about our mission: surgeonsofhope.org/

🤲 Early Detection, Better Outcomes: Understanding the diagnostic journey and timely identification is key to improving lives affected by CHDs.

Unfortunately, in the countries we serve, many people lack access to prenatal screening, and most only discover CHDs when their baby experiences symptoms like turning blue or having difficulty breathing.

Let’s explore the diagnostic methods that play a crucial role in identifying congenital heart diseases (CHDs), which are structural heart issues present from birth. Early detection is a critical factor in improving heart health.

hese artificial valves have saved countless lives by replacing damaged or diseased heart valves, restoring normal blood flow and heart function. Advances in prosthetic valve technology continue to enhance the outcomes for children and adults with CHDs.

Did you know that the development of prosthetic heart valves in the 1960s revolutionized the treatment of congenital heart defects (CHDs)?

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