Medical Missions
Abounding in Love actively participates in medical missions that provide free cleft lip and palate surgery to children in the Philippines. Our charity pays for all of the expenses, which eliminates the financial burden on families who are struggling financially. Below is a summary of the medical missions we've been a part of since 2023. For more detailed information about our work, please view our Program Summary.
Rotaplast International Surgical Mission
February 26 - March 8, 2024
In February, we sustained our collaboration with Rotaplast International and the Rotary Club of Cebu Port Centre, engaging in the 19th Rotaplast International Surgical Mission in Cebu. It brings us great joy to announce that 42 out of the 69 beneficiaries who received successful surgeries were supported by Abounding in Love. The mission took place at the Adventist Hospital Cebu, where our organization took on the responsibility of arranging accommodation, meals, transport, and various essential needs for the children involved.
Faces of Tomorrow Surgical Mission
February 11 - February 17, 2024
In our first medical mission of the year, we renewed our collaboration with Faces of Tomorrow in Bohol. We take great pride in commemorating the transformation of 31 beneficiaries whose lives were profoundly impacted through surgery, culminating in a total of 56 procedures successfully performed, addressing 24 cases of cleft palate and 7 cases of cleft lips. The mission took place at Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center, where our organization ensured the provision of lodging, food, transportation, and other essential needs for the children throughout the mission.
ROSAS Cleft Lip & Palate Mission
November 13- November 19, 2023
In our last medical mission this year, we once again partnered with the Rotary Club of Cebu for the Rotary Operation Share A Smile (ROSAS) Medical Mission 2023 at the VisayasMed Hospital. This collaboration enabled Abounding in Love to register more than 30 children, with 24 of them successfully undergoing surgery. Among these, eight cases involved cleft lip, while the remaining 16 underwent cleft palate surgeries. Abounding in Love remains unwavering in consistently addressing every child's needs, encompassing food, accommodation, transportation, and all other essential requirements vital for their complete recovery, ensuring a secure operation and smooth recovery. Thanks to your support we were able to accomplish this. Also, This year, we extended our impact by partnering with student volunteers from Cebu Doctors' University Biology Department and University of Southern Philippines Foundation Social Work Interns, enhancing our collective efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of these children.
Operation Smile Cleft Mission
September 17- September 22, 2023
Abounding in Love has again teamed up with Operation Smile Philippines and MSY Foundation for the eighth year to participate in the Operation Smile Medical Mission at Cebu City Medical Center. Our goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need, and thanks to your support, we were able to provide comprehensive assistance to 47 brave young individuals. Out of these, 33 underwent life-changing procedures, including 20 cleft lip surgeries and 13 cleft palate repairs. We take immense pride in being a part of this wonderful initiative and contributing towards making a difference in the lives of these individuals.
Operation Rainbow Australia Cleft Mission
June 17- June 23, 2023
Our third medical mission of 2023 marks a new milestone for the Abounding In Love organization. This mission is our first partnership with the fantastic team of Operation Rainbow Australia and the Kiwanis Club of Cebu. Together, we successfully provided free surgery to 40 Abounding In Love children with cleft lip and palate conditions. Specifically, 25 children underwent cleft lip surgeries, while 15 received palate repairs. The Medical mission was held at the Visayas Med Hospital. We are thrilled to have partnered with these organizations and eagerly anticipate future missions working alongside them.
Rotaplast Cleft Mission
February 21-March 3, 2023
Abounding in Love’s second mission of 2023 was another partnership with the fine folks at Rotaplast International (our 7th mission with them) and the Rotary Club of Cebu Port Centre. This mission took place at Adventist/Miller Hospital in Cebu, Philippines. We enrolled 81 children, 62 of which received successful cleft lip and palate surgeries, 2 received an obturator, and one child had a dental procedure.
Faces of Tomorrow Cleft Mission
January 7-14, 2023
We kicked off 2023 with another medical mission in partnership with Faces of Tomorrow. The mission occurred from January 7-14 at Gallares Hospital in Tagbilaran, Bohol. 52 poor children received free surgery (a total of 60 different procedures: 28 cleft lip repair, 23 cleft palate repair, 1 rhinoplasty, and 8 cleft palate speech surgeries). 20 dental procedures were performed at this mission as well.
Operation Smile Cleft Mission
October 12-17, 2022
Our second mission of 2022 was a partnership with our friends at Operation Smile and the MSY Foundation. This mission occurred at the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) from October 12-17. Thanks to your support and donations, we were able to help 33 impoverished children receive free cleft lip surgery. This includes several of the children that failed the health screenings during the September mission.
ROSAS Cleft Lip & Palate Mission
September 18-24, 2022
After a long delay, medical missions finally resumed in the Philippines! Our first mission in almost 3 years occurred from September 18 to 24 at Adventist/Miller Hospital (Cebu). We partnered with Rotary Operation Share a Smile (ROSAS) to provide free cleft lip or palate surgery for 22 children in need. Thanks to an outpouring of donations, this was the first mission that has ever been fully funded! We can't possibly express how grateful we are for your support!
