Fresh Start Surgical Gifts

#TransformingLives of #DisadvantagedChildren with physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, disease, or abuse through the gift of a #FreshStart.

[Fresh Start Surgical Gifts @FreshStartSurg]

Still thinking about a meaningful surgery weekend from last month and everything it represents.

We’re grateful for our continued partnership with @univhealthsa and the impact this collaboration has had over the past three years in San Antonio.

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At CCA, we know finding the right medical support can be overwhelming. While CCA can help w/medical travel costs, we're proud to partner with @FreshStartSurg to provide qualifying patients w/life-changing reconstructive surgeries

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Honored to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from @TrueCare! 💙 Together, we help kids access free surgery for birth defects, scars & more. Next clinic: Sept 4 in Oceanside. Learn more/apply: https://t.co/B4x5vTclby #CommunityPartners #FreshStart @sharibrasher

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🎉 Celebrating 18 incredible years of service!
Lupita Morales has been a pillar of compassion at Fresh Start, walking alongside patients through every step of their healing journey. 💛
“It’s a true honor to be part of their transformation.” – Lupita
#FreshStart @sharibrasher

[Fresh Start Surgical Gifts @FreshStartSurg]

✨ Meet Damien — our 25th Fresh Start patient in San Antonio and the first to receive a robot-assisted surgery!
Thanks to the incredible team at @UniversityHealth and our dedicated medical volunteers, Damien received life-changing hernia surgery at no cost. @sharibrasher

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It’s true—thanks to our incredible volunteer medical team who donate their time and expertise, your contribution is multiplied. Every dollar unlocks even more value in life-changing surgeries and treatments for kids in need. @sharibrasher

[Fresh Start Surgical Gifts @FreshStartSurg]

Meet Melanie 💛
Born with microtia, she dreamed of one day getting her ears pierced.
Thanks to Fresh Start and Dr. Brucker, she now has a beautifully reconstructed ear—and that dream finally came true. 💫 @sharibrasher

[Fresh Start Surgical Gifts @FreshStartSurg]

💙 Meet Elian: Born with craniosynostosis—a condition where skull bones fuse too early—he faced risks to vision, development & more. Thanks to Fresh Start, Dr. Stone, Dr. Tarasiewicz & University Health , he got the surgery he needed to thrive. 💫 @sharibrasher

[Fresh Start Surgical Gifts @FreshStartSurg]

📬 Our 2025 Q1 Newsletter is here!
From surgeries to community impact, here’s a look at what you made possible. 💙
Read the full update ➡️ https://t.co/OfKbq57YvE

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🎉 Trivia Night at @MissionBrewery Del Mar Sky Deck was a hit!
Huge thanks to Mission Brewing, @AxosBank volunteers & everyone who played, donated, and brought the fun. 💙
Stay tuned for more laughs, prizes & purpose at our next one! ✨ #FreshStartTrivia @sharibrasher

[Fresh Start Surgical Gifts @FreshStartSurg]

✨ Meet Esperanza! ✨
Born without sight in one eye, she’s faced challenges many can’t imagine. But thanks to Fresh Start, her story is changing. 💛
She just had surgery to prepare for a prosthetic eye—and her dreams are coming into focus. 👁️💫@sharibrasher

[Fresh Start Surgical Gifts @FreshStartSurg]

🎶 Think you know 2010s music? Prove it! 🎶
Join us Friday, May 23 from 7–9 PM at Mission Brewing – Del Mar Sky Deck for music trivia!
🎟️ Free to play – suggested $10 donation
📍 Mission Brewery Sky Deck 12841 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
@sharibrasher @MissionBrewery

[Fresh Start Surgical Gifts @FreshStartSurg]

✨ Carlos' journey is nothing short of life-changing — and it's all thanks to YOU. ✨⁠⁠
Born with bilateral microtia (missing both ears), Carlos endured hearing loss and the feeling of being different.
💙⁠⁠#FreshStartSurgicalGifts @sharibrasher

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🌟 Happy National Hospital Week! 🌟
From all of us at Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, thank you to our incredible hospital partners — @radychildrens, @ComerChildrens, University Health & @umassmemorial — for opening your doors and your hearts. 💙 #NationalHospitalWeek @sharibrasher

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Fresh Start has proudly earned Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency for 15+ years — a distinction held by fewer than 1% of U.S. nonprofits. 💙
Thank you for helping us provide life-changing care to kids in need!
#FreshStart #CandidPlatinum #NonprofitTransparency @sharibrasher

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🌟A day in the life of a Fresh Start medical volunteer!
Follow long-time volunteer Marvin and see how the Fresh Start magic happens Our volunteers make it all possible!
Interested in joining our mission?
Apply today: https://t.co/aYoLWQb3lF @sharibrasher

[Fresh Start Surgical Gifts @FreshStartSurg]

Happy #NationalNursesDay! 💙
To the nurses who bring healing, hope, and heart to every patient — thank you for all you do. 🩺 #FreshStartSurgicalGifts #NursesAreHeroes @sharibrasher

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Art + heart. 💙 Volunteer ocularist Erik Kolberg helps Fresh Start patients—like Juan—see themselves in a new light with each hand-painted prosthetic eye. Thank you, Erik, for restoring confidence + transforming lives. 👁✨ #VolunteerSpotlight @sharibrasher

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👀 What is strabismus? It’s when the eyes don’t align—making it tough to focus, read, or learn. ✨ Meet Kendaly. Before Fresh Start, she struggled to see. Now, thanks to our volunteer doctors, she sees clearly—and her future is bright! 💛
#StrabismusAwareness @sharibrasher

[Fresh Start Surgical Gifts @FreshStartSurg]

The 90s Music Trivia Night was a huge success! 🎶⚡️ Thank you to everyone who showed up and donated, and a big shoutout to Weir Beer for hosting this fun trivia night. Thanks to your support, we're able to continue our mission of giving children a fresh start. 🦋