Edwin, 14 years old, diagnosed with Ptosis on the left upper eyelid

Before After

Edwin is a 14 yr. old from Nicaragua who was born with Ptosis on the left upper eyelid. As you can see in his after picture, a smile speaks a thousand words. He recently received the surgery needed to lift and repair his birth defect with great success.

Amparo, 8 years old, diagnosed with Crouzon Syndrome and Craniostenosis

Before After

Amparo from Panama is an 8 yr. old that was born with crouzon syndrome and craniostenosis. On July 26, 2011 she received her 1st surgery, Endoscopic 3rd Ventriculostomy, which successfully released the extensive pressure on her skull that was causing her severe daily headaches.

On November 29, 2011 she received her 2nd surgery, Bifrontal Craniotomy. Amparo is now home living a better life being able to smile, breath, and for the 1st time in her life sleeps laying down in a bed, and not sitting in a chair thanks to our great doctors.

Keidy, 8 years old, diagnosed with Apert Syndrome

Before After

Keidy is an 8 year-old girl from Colombia who has been diagnosed with Apert syndrome, a congenital disorder characterized by malformations of the skull, face, hands and feet. The severity of Keidy’s condition is evident by her webbed fingers and feet, as well as her cranial and facial abnormalities. By means of a partnership between CFC, International Kids Fund at Jackson Memorial Hospital, she was evaluated extensively by several doctors in November and December of 2009.

On July 30, 2010 Keidy spent 10+ hours in surgery for the first and most critical part of her reconstruction. After a recuperation period she will return to Miami for further surgery.

Lubenson, Age 5 from Haiti Diagnosed at 6 months old with a Melonotic Neuroectodermal Tumor

Before After

Lubenson was born with an abnormal growth in his mouth called a melanotic neuroectodermal tumor, a very rare and life-threatening disorder. By the time he was 6 months old the tumor was the size of a softball and without intervention, he would have died. In 2006 (before CFC) Dr Wolfe donated his surgery and saved his life. He currently needs additional surgery to complete what Dr Wolfe originally began .

Lubeson's surgery is complete and is a truly happy and thankful young boy.

Alison, Age 19 from Peru - diagnosed with Vertical Orbital Dystopia

Before  After  

Alison's surgery is complete. Alison arrived in Miami with her head down, no self-esteem, and no socializing. Today she is smiling, laughing, stronger than ever, and her head high ready to face the world. This has truly made a positive impact on this young lady's life as you can see.

Samuel, Age 4 -diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)

Before  After

An AVM is very difficult to treat anywhere and frequently results in amputation. In other words the cure is radical. In an effort to avoid or forestall amputation a combination of interventional radiology and surgery is the currently available best option.
Update: As of September 14, 2010, Samuel's surgery was a huge success and his family could not be happier. He now has full use of his hand for the first time in his life.

Cinthya, Age 14 -diagnosed with Severe Scoliosis

Before   After

Cinthya is 14 year old girl from Honduras born with severe scoliosis. Her condition is affecting the development of her spine causing her severe back pain and respiratory problems. Child Foundation Charity along with International Kids Fund at Jackson Memorial Hospital will team up to have Cinthya’s surgery done at Miami Children’s Hospital.

Update: Cinthya's surgery was a success and she has fully recovered.

Esteban, Age 20 -diagnosed with Retinoblastoma

Before  After

Esteban is a delightful 20 year old from Ecuador who at age 2 was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a malignant tumor on the retina. He is now in remission, but due to the many surgeries and extensive radiation he received in Ecuador, he was in need of reconstructive-craniofacial surgery.

On January 15, 2010, Dr. Rafael Gottenger and his team of surgeons, including Drs. Garri, Wolfe and Ragheb, performed the complex 8 hour reconstructive surgery plus prepared his eye socket with an appliance to receive his prosthetic eye.

Felito, Age 8 -diagnosed with Chiari Malformation

Before   After  

Felito, a darling 8 year-old boy from Peru, came to us with multiple problems: hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, tethered spinal cord syndrome and scoliosis. We were made aware of Felo’s need for assistance through our partnership with International Kids Fund at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

On Feb 5, 2009, Felito had his first surgery (Right Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy sec to Obstructive Hydrocephalus) at Jackson Memorial Hospital with Dr. David Sandberg. Felito has now returned home to Peru and is enjoying many of the normal things an eight-year old boy would and his family is forever grateful.

Yillian, diagnosed with Treacher Collins Syndrome

Before   After 

Yilian, a 15-year-old girl from Cuba, was diagnosed with Treacher Collins Syndrome (TCS). This syndrome is a genetic, craniofacial birth defect characterized by a range of distinctive facial anomalies. These anomalies can cause hearing, breathing and eating problems.

On November 27, 2007, Dr. Jose Garri performed a mandibular osteometry. Because of her successful surgeries, Yilian has grown into a confident, self-assured young women.

The cost of her surgeries: $22,500 which was paid by Child Foundation and partly by Yillian and her family helping to raise funds on their own.

Matias, age 1 years old, diagnosed with a subarachnoid cyst

Before   After

Matias was just a one year-old when his aunt, a pediatric resident at Miami Children’s Hospital, asked Child Foundation Charity to help her nephew from Peru. At his first year checkup in Peru, the doctor noticed that his head was larger than usual. After an MRI, he was diagnosed with a subarachnoid cyst and two subdural hematomas. CFC contributed $5,000 towards the craniotomy that saved Matias’s life. He is now a happy, thriving and growing 4 year-old attending preschool in Peru.