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Micky Hoogendijk Will attent the big Interplast Event in San Francisco tonight. Will send pics after. http://bit.ly/ZdRaT
Fran Here is another favorite photo from the Quy Nhon, Vietnam trip this past April. One of our volunteer anesthesiologists saw that one of the little girls scheduled for cleft palate surgery was nervous, so she sat down and colored with her for a few minutes. By the time the surgeons were ready for her, she was calm and happy.
Michael Demian
This
photo is another one of my favorites of a mother and child bonding
before surgery, also in Quang Ngai, Vietnam. Again, another portrayal
of universal emotion that transcends language barriers. This young lady
was there for surgery to release burn contractures on her neck and arm
that limited her movement, caused by a... severe burn she received as a child from an open fire. She was
afraid of the pain that she would feel after the surgery, but was excited
about the prospect of regaining movement.Read More
photo is another one of my favorites of a mother and child bonding
before surgery, also in Quang Ngai, Vietnam. Again, another portrayal
of universal emotion that transcends language barriers. This young lady
was there for surgery to release burn contractures on her neck and arm
that limited her movement, caused by a... severe burn she received as a child from an open fire. She was
afraid of the pain that she would feel after the surgery, but was excited
about the prospect of regaining movement.Read More
Michael Demian
This photo that I took in Quang Ngai, Vietnam in January 2009 is one of my favorites. The child was there to receive a 2nd surgery on her palate, to repair a fistula. This mother and child are from a mountain tribe that doesn't speak much Vietnamese, so communication was an issue for both the team and the translators.... Nevertheless, the worry and fear portrayed on their faces and the strong bond between them were universal emotions that everyone there understood quite well, especially the other mothers. It was nice to see them reunite after the surgery.Read More
Interplast We are now 3 days away from celebrating 40 years of healing at the 2nd annual Transformations Gala. Don't forget to post your favorite Interplast picture on our page. Simply add the photo as a wall comment with a description and share your experience with the Interplast family!
Sara Anderson This Phil Borges photo is one of my favorites. It is of Kanchana who, despite a painful burning through a violent acid attack and the prejudices toward burn victims in her country, managed to graduate as one of the top nursing students in Sri Lanka. She's a true hero.
Fran Here is my favorite picture from La Paz 2009. Our sweet little patient Imogene, a total ham for the camera, with her surgeon Tim:
Interplast We are now 4 days away from celebrating 40 years of healing at the 2nd annual Transformations Gala. Don't forget to post your favorite Interplast picture on our page. Simply add the photo as a wall comment with a description and share your experience with the Interplast family!
Interplast We are 5 days away from celebrating 40 years of healing at the 2nd annual Transformations Gala. Help us celebrate by posting your favorite Interplast picture on our page. Simply add the photo as a wall comment with a description and share your experience with the Interplast family!
Interplast There is still time to purchase tickets to our Transformations Gala and Auction. Visit our site to browse through the twelve exciting auction items we are offering this year.
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A glorious afternoon awaits six lucky people who will experience an up-close and personal visit to St. Francis Winery and Vineyards, located in beautiful Sonoma Valley. Start your visit with a private ...
Steve Todd Great work. I can't imagine the satisfaction Interplast gains, or the value you add to each and every life you touch. Peace and love
Interplast is one month away from celebrating 40 years of healing at the 2009 Transformations Gala. Buy your ticket today! http://www.interplast.org/give/gala.html
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The Transformations Gala will be held on November 7, 2009 at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Celebrating 40 years of healing, the event will raise funds for life-changing surgeries for children with clefts, disabling burns and hand injuries. Highlights of the evening include:
Interplast is working on a documentary with acclaimed photographer, Phil Borges, on the neglected global health crisis of burns. It features the good work of Interplast partner Dr. Chandini Perera in Sri Lanka. Read more on Phil's blog: http://bit.ly/Go2aR
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Social Documentary Photography and Film
