In February last year (2018), we had 126 patients come on screening day, we able to provided 85 free surgeries for cleft lip and cleft palate children in Mae Hong Son. However, we still have more children whom are in needs for these treatments to bring back their smiles. Our doctors and volunteers are ready all we need are your kind gift and support to make this happen. We are going back! To “Healing Smiles and Changing Lives” again in February 2019.
Uses of funds: Provide free surgery for 100 children from 11th – 15th February 2019 at Srisangwan Hospital, Mae Hong Son. Average cost per surgery is 55,000 THB for medical supplies and equipment. However, we are asking WeeBoon donors to support us in providing 30 treatments (1.65 Million Baht) in this causes.
Your gift can change their life, forever!
Mae Hong Son Medical Mission (February 2018)
- Screening: 126 patients
- Provided: 85 treatments
Facts about cleft lip and cleft palate
Statistics show that every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft. A child born with a cleft palate often is unable to successfully breastfeed or bottle feed. Children with these deformities can suffer from a multitude of medical problems including difficulty with speech development, hearing difficulties resulting from ear disease and chronic ear infections, and breathing problems followed by complications such as pneumonia. Children born with these deformities often hide away from the world because of the stigma and isolation it brings, their self‐esteem shattered. In Thailand, there are countless numbers of cleft children living their lives untreated.