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The Miracle in Mateo's Hands

BOLIVIA

How free, ReSurge-supported surgery is giving a 12-year-old in Bolivia the independence to paint, button...

A speaker at a podium addresses an audience of survivors in a New York ballroom, with a group of women standing in a line behind her in front of a branded step-and-repeat banner.

Last Year a Room Full of Breast Cancer Survivors Changed Our Thinking

UNITED STATES

Part 3: A Series of Stories on Access, Equity, and Dignity in Breast Cancer Care There is a particular...

A large group of women wearing matching pink t-shirts for breast cancer awareness hold hands in a circle on a grassy lawn.

The Pink Bows: A Patient-Led Community of Breast Cancer Survivors

VIETNAM

Part 2: A Series of Stories on Access, Equity, and Dignity in Breast Cancer Care Meet Son Hoang Son...

A surgical team in scrubs, masks, and caps performs breast cancer surgery in an operating room.

She Survived Breast Cancer. But Nobody Told Her She Had a Choice.

ETHIOPIA

Part 1: A Series of Stories on Access, Equity, and Dignity in Breast Cancer Care Abeba’s tumor...

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The Miracle in Mateo's Hands

BOLIVIA

How free, ReSurge-supported surgery is giving a 12-year-old in Bolivia the independence to paint, button...

A young girl with dark hair draws colorful shapes on paper with a crayon, her crafted with care bracelet gleaming as she concentrates. She sits at a table in a warmly lit room, tan tiles forming the background to her creativity.

Crafted with Care 🪡 The Art of Restoring Hands

BOLIVIA

“Hands are an important part of the human body. Without our hands, we can hardly do anything. Because...

Two women, including Manisha, smiling and sitting in a cable car with mountains, trees, and buildings visible through the windows. One wears a black shirt, while Manisha sports sunglasses and a grey top.

Board Member Spotlight: Manisha Shetty Gulati

BOLIVIA

In her five years on the ReSurge International Board of Directors, Manisha Shetty Gulati has witnessed...

Three surgeons in blue scrubs, masks, and hair covers are performing surgery under bright surgical lights, focused intently on the patient—a scene reminiscent of Helmer's Story, with medical instruments visible.

Armed with Courage: Helmer’s Story

BOLIVIA

In 2019, a team of ReSurge Medical Volunteers went on a trip to La Paz, Bolivia, with a Surgical Team...

A smiling couple sits close together on a bench outdoors, sharing an inspiring moment that feels straight out of an inspirational family story. The woman wears a yellow jacket, the man a blue denim shirt, with buildings and trees in the background.

Anything for Their Baby: Itzel's Story

BOLIVIA

David and Dayana are a young couple from a rural Bolivian town who went against all odds to save their...

A woman with dark hair kisses the cheek of Baby Matias, who wears a white sweater and gazes upward while being held close. Green foliage is visible in the background.

A Fight With the Clock: Matias’ Story

BOLIVIA

In the rural Bolivian village of Villamontes, women experiencing birthing complications have few resources. For...

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...

Two women, one with her arm in a cast and sling, stand close together and smile at the camera. Both have dark hair and wear sweaters. A letter "B" sign hangs on the light-colored wall behind them. One of the women is Magali.

Magali: Paying it forward

BOLIVIA

Magali's journey from burn victim to medical student showcases the power of resilience and the importance...

Joseph and Adriana, born with syndactyly, happily pose for a photo after their surgery, with their hands in bandages.

Healing Hands: Joseph and Adriana

BOLIVIA

Joseph is a 7-year-old boy from El Alto, Bolivia. He was born with syndactyly, a condition in which his...

Future Basketball Player | Jonathan

BOLIVIA

When you meet Jonathan, you quickly realize he has more cares than a typical 6-year-old should. He has...