An Ebola outbreak that is spreading across East Africa has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization and is being felt directly by our partners on the ground in Uganda. https://t.co/okZSL09KDc
Throughout her life, Yashika navigated social barriers, misconceptions, and stigma around her cleft lip and palate. Her experiences inspired her to raise awareness about this congenital condition and empower others to thrive post-surgery.
Read her story: https://t.co/5vbF76GNel
Thanks to 205 generous members of the ReSurge community, we're just $3,112 from our $100,000 goal to expand access to reconstructive surgical care across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Haven't given yet? Make a gift before midnight: https://t.co/wrCCEFabdn
In Da Nang, Vietnam, we got to visit Son Hoang, who founded the Pink Bows β a breast cancer support group now 100+ members strong- after receiving care from ReSurge partner Dr. Le Thua Trung Hau.
The Pink Bows are stronger and tighter than ever π π€
"Abeba survived breast cancer. Her tumor was caught; she had a double mastectomy, but was sent home. No one mentioned reconstruction. No one told her it was even an option."
- Dr. Hellina Legesse Mamo, ReSurge PWRS Surgeon
Learn more: https://t.co/8TrxuWCSBf
In 2020, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer β and nearly 685,000 died from it. For millions of women in low- and middle-income countries, breast reconstruction after mastectomy is not an accessible option, but we're changing that: https://t.co/FGWpjGtjZn
Flashback Friday β¨ Luminara gave us all a glow-up. It was truly a night to remember. From Dr. Vinita Puriβs powerful keynote address to the energy that filled the room during Fund-A-Need with Raj Mathaai, it is always wonderful to see our community come together.
Hereβs how you can help:
β‘οΈ Donate today: https://t.co/okZSL09KDc
Every dollar you give will be doubled. Click the link to contribute directly to Dr. Alenyo's team.
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An Ebola outbreak that is spreading across East Africa has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization and is being felt directly by our partners on the ground in Uganda. https://t.co/okZSL09KDc
We urgently need your support to continue providing essential training, resources, and supplies to Uganda's sole burn center. Right now, thanks to our ongoing match for our work in Africa, every dollar you give towards Uganda will be *doubled*. https://t.co/okZSL09KDc
Big News π ReSurge's Closing the Gap campaign has won the 2026 Bronze Effie Award in the Nonprofit category β one of advertising's most coveted honors for real, measurable impact. This award belongs to everyone who believed reconstructive surgery was worth fighting for.
πΊπ¬ All the way from Uganda, ReSurge Surgical Partner, Dr. Rose Alenyo, is with us at #WHA79
in Geneva.
Watch this space as Dr. Alenyo, alongside ReSurge President & CEO Claire Lachance, and Chief Development Officer Joshua Korn, advocate for more patients like Gloria π§‘
On National Nurses Month, we're honored to celebrate nurses like Ingrid Crocco. She has gone on 37 surgical team trips, bringing life-changing surgical care to communities worldwide while training local medical professionals: https://t.co/aKXa8U0ijg
Special thanks to our team, including our staff, consultants, vendors, and volunteers, for making Luminara a tremendous evening filled with hope and renewal! It really takes a team backed by a dedicated community of supporters.
Stay tuned for more team highlights and photos πΈ