Our medical volunteers give their time, talent, and services to help people around the world receive the specialized surgical and medical care they need. They frequently sacrifice vacation time and…
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Surgical tech Fred Moore has always felt a calling to help other people. Since he began volunteering, Fred has been to four trips to Haiti and one trip to Zimbabwe….
Dianne Altuna is a speech-language pathologist who exemplifies the ideal LEAP volunteer by selflessly giving her time, talent, and dedication. Dianne has been on numerous mission trips with LEAP, both…
Story by Dianne Altuna God brings people together in so many ways, and the baby hats that were delivered on Sunday is an example of his love. Recently, in a…
Surgical tech Neomi Rosario has traveled with LEAP on 9 missions to Haiti, Belize, Zimbabwe, and India. She was part of our Haiti mission in April and will join us…
We recently asked some of LEAP’s 2017 Medical Team Leaders, who offer guidance and support to our surgical teams while on mission, to share their hopes and advice for LEAP…
Sweet Cerys shouts for joy in Harare Children’s Hospital, where we not only offer surgical assistance but also education and training to healthcare providers based there. The joyful nature of…
To be a light. To inspire hope where there is desperation. To use God-given gifts to bless others. To show unconditional love. The “why” behind your connection to LEAP inspires...
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To close the evening’s program, Dr. Eric Payne (pictured) introduced a stunningly beautiful video of a patient named Tenaka whom he cared for in Zimbabwe while serving as a team…
Cleft lip and palate are among the most treatable birth defects in this country. In impoverished countries, many children grow up with unrepaired clefts due to lack of access to…