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A close-up of an adult gently holding a baby's small hand. The baby, lying down in blue shorts with a cartoon print, appears peaceful—unaware of the turbulence echoing from Kathmandu's unrest. Only the upper body and hands are visible.
From Crisis to Care: Helping Patients Amid Kathmandu’s Unrest
NEPAL
Many of you have reached out after hearing news of the current unrest in Nepal, where protests over a...
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Two men stand outdoors smiling at the camera, one holding a young child. Dressed in summer clothes and surrounded by greenery and sunlight, they give off a warm, joyful vibe perfect for a sunny day.
Why I Give: Robert Lin
UNITED STATES
Robert Lin, a monthly ReSurge donor, is Vice President of the product team at Clarify Health. In an interview,...
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Two surgeons in scrubs and masks perform microsurgery using a microscope in an operating room decorated with colorful animal shapes on the walls.
Pioneering Access to Microsurgery in Africa 
ETHIOPIA
ReSurge International has been pioneering access to microsurgery in Sub-Saharan Africa through a research-backed...
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Two brothers stand side by side outdoors. One wears a yellow jacket and striped shirt, while the other sports a plaid jacket over a graphic t-shirt. Both look directly at the camera, with market stalls visible in the background.
He’s my brother. What else could I do?
ETHIOPIA
Fita was a motorcycle taxi driver in Sebata, Ethiopia, when his life changed in an instant. A devastating...
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A young child with short hair sits on a bed, looking directly at the camera with a calm expression. Featured in our 2020 Annual Report, the child wears a patterned dress and holds a blue blanket, with a bandaged arm visible.
Transformations: 2020 Annual Report
UNITED STATES
Explore impactful highlights from our 2020 Annual Report - a year of innovation, compassion, and res...
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A woman in a white shirt holds a clay lamp with a flame, looking at it thoughtfully. Standing near a white wall with an alcove and statue, she embodies quiet solidarity in the soft glow of the evening.
Standing in Solidarity with India and Nepal
UNITED STATES
ReSurge International stands with India and Nepal in their fight against COVID-19. Help us provide essential...
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A woman wearing a face mask holds her baby with a cleft lip, dressed in a pink Hello Kitty shirt and sporting a black dot on their forehead. This touching moment captures part of their mother and baby journey against a light green indoor background.
Hope in Nepal: A Mother and Baby’s Journey
NEPAL
A child born with a cleft lip in Nepal has a tough journey ahead. Difficulty breastfeeding and chronic...
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Delali Attiogbe Attipoe - Board Member
Delali Attiogbe Attipoe Brings a Wealth of Experience in Global Health
UNITED STATES
In pursuit of finding a non-profit that shared her personal passion of expanding health access to those...
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Percy Rossell-Perry, a middle-aged man with short gray hair, wears a white lab coat, gray shirt, and striped tie as he smiles at the camera against a plain light background.
Making a Powerful Impact in Peru
PERU
Reconstructive surgeon Dr. Percy Rossell-Perry's dedication to helping those in need in Peru, despite...
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Meredith Taylor - Board Member
Board Spotlight: Meredith Taylor
UNITED STATES
A ReSurge Board Member since 2015, Meredith Taylor was recently named Chair of our Board of Directors. ...
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Two surgeons, possibly inspired by pioneers like Thomas Davenport, wear scrubs, caps with the ReSurge International logo, and masks as they focus intently on a procedure. The image is in black and white.
Passion and Service: A Conversation With Dr. Thomas Davenport
UNITED STATES
Meet Dr. Thomas Davenport, a dedicated plastic surgeon who has performed reconstructive surgery in over...
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Several surgeons and medical staff, supported by the Nepal Microsurgery Fund, are focused on performing a surgical procedure in an operating room. Surgical instruments and bright lights are visible as they work with precision.
The Higgins-Shaw Nepal Microsurgery Fund
NEPAL
ReSurge transforms Nepal's Kirtipur Hospital into a microsurgery hub with the help of the Higgins-Shaw...
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A black-and-white photo of Donald Laub, a smiling person wearing glasses and a medical scrub top, shown from the shoulders up. The background is blurred.
Our Founder - Don Laub
UNITED STATES
Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Donald Laub and the birth of Interplast, now ReSurge, transforming...
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Eileen Sheldon - Board Member
Board Spotlight: Eileen Sheldon
UNITED STATES
Eileen Sheldon, ReSurge Board member, recently did a spectacular job chairing our Transformations...
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A smiling healthcare worker in red scrubs and a surgical cap, identified as Deb Rusy, poses with a young girl in a hospital gown who has visible scars on her face. They appear to be in a medical setting.
Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Rusy MD
UNITED STATES
Meet Dr. Deb Rusy and follow her remarkable journey with ReSurge, where she has taken part in 40 overseas...
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Laura Furmanski, wearing a flower garland, stands smiling with three children in casual clothes inside a building with brown doors and peach-colored walls.
ReSurge Board Views Impact Up Close
INDIA
Join Laura Furmanski, ReSurge board chair, as she reflects on the transformative experience of visiting...
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A young woman with straight dark hair pulled back, wearing stud earrings and a white collared shirt, smiles at the camera against a neutral gray background, capturing the poised elegance reminiscent of Chao Long style.
Interview with New Laub Fellow, Chao Long
UNITED STATES
Meet Chao Long, 2020 ReSurge International Laub Fellow. Discover her background, work with ReSurge, and...
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Anna Luan, a woman with long dark hair, smiles at the camera in a dark blazer. The background is plain and dark.
Interview with Laub Fellow Dr. Anna Luan
UNITED STATES
Join Dr. Anna Luan on her transformative Laub Fellowship, uncovering global surgery, patient stories,...
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Sue Fossum smiles indoors as she holds three adorable puppies—black and tan, cream, and light brown—in her arms. She wears a white shirt with colorful embroidery, and office furniture is visible in the background.
Volunteer Spotlight: Sue Fossum
UNITED STATES
Meet Sue Fossum, a remarkable ReSurge volunteer who shares her nursing skills worldwide. From Vietnam...
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Dr Hien Thi Nguyen, a smiling medical professional wearing scrubs, glasses, and a face mask, sits at a table with paperwork as other masked surgeons operate on a patient in the background.
Dr. Hien Thi Nguyen Honored at Transformations Gala
VIETNAM
Dr. Hien Thi Nguyen knew the rural poor of her country needed the medical services ReSurge provides....
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A young girl wearing a pink dress and jewelry sits with a tear on her cheek, looking at the camera. Beside her is an adult in a purple headscarf—captured during a ReSurge COSECSA medical outreach, offering hope and healing.
ReSurge, COSECSA Partner to Launch Initiative in Southern Africa
TANZANIA
ReSurge has partnered with COSECSA to launch an initiative addressing the shortage of reconstructive...
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Three smiling medical professionals, including Tom Seery in blue scrubs and cap, pose together in a clinical setting. Alongside him are a man in black scrubs with a colorful cap and a woman in blue scrubs, with blurred staff visible in the background.
What I Learned Firsthand on the Ground in Dehradun
INDIA
RealSelf CEO Tom Seery reflects on his visit to Dehradun, India, and the transformative work of ReSurge...
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Dr. Mark Singleton, in a white doctor's coat, sits and smiles at the camera in a clinical setting with white tiled walls.
Fiftieth Anniversary Flashback: The 1980's
UNITED STATES
When Dr. Mark Singleton was asked to join a surgical mission trip in 1986, he was intrigued by the thought...
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A ReSurge doctor in scrubs and a cap gently holds the hand of a young child, wrapped in a blanket with a red hat, sitting on a hospital bed in an ASSH medical examination room.
ReSurge and ASSH Volunteers Share Their Experiences from Bolivia
BOLIVIA
ReSurge and American Society for Surgery of the Hand provide free hand surgeries in Bolivia. Read the...
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