Surgical campaigns - Aniquem

Last week we finished the surgical campaign in the city of Cusco, where we treated 30 patients, who were selected from more than 100 people including children, adolescents and adults. These patients from the southern part of Peru and of scarce economic resources had access to reconstructive surgeries performed by specialists with more than 10 years of experience. It was an intense week of operations on behalf of patients with severe burns on their bodies. They have a long road ahead of them, as after discharge they will have to undergo intensive rehabilitation treatment in Cusco or in Lima.

The Cusco office was created 10 years ago to attend to the integral treatment of patients from the macrosur region, facilitating their transfer and recovery. We are very grateful to all those who in one way or another have contributed to this long process of improving scars.

Kelly Huanca is a 7-year-old girl from Cusco who burned herself with hot liquid, in the absence of her mother. Like every morning little Kelly boiled water in a pot, this time when moving it, it spilled over to her. This rollover caused serious burns to 45% of his body.

She was one of the patients who benefited from the surgical campaign. The good news is that he can now mobilize his right arm better so his performance in school will increase.

We are very happy for Kelly and for every friend who donates to make the dreams of many children like little Kelly possible.

We are sure that together with your unconditional support we will be able to change pain into smiles and scars into hope for many children.