At the end of June, Sister Healy (the female half of the Humanitarian Missionary couple) and I went to Bogor to oversee an LDS charities Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate project. Fifty one children were registered for free corrective surgery, and 44 passed the screening. Those who did not pass this year will be put on the list first for next year. Those who failed the screening were either too small or had symptoms of an illness (cold, etc.) that could not be cleared up before surgery. This is Sister Healy's special project, she participated in 19 Project Smile clinics before coming on her mission. The doctors donate their services and the church provides any funds needed for the entire project. A group of Indonesian ladies sponsor this project every year, and do all the coordinating with the hospitals, doctors, and local referring clinics. Gail
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| One happy mom. Successful surgery! |
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| These children are precious. |
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| A pretty severe case. |
Sister Healy (second from right seated) and I with the group of ladies organizing the event.
This 2 year old came back this year for more repair. love the jilbob. |
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