Archive for 'Trips'

Hello Yao

Look at this kid’s eyes and tell me he isn’t a total heart throb!  Wow–I can’t wait to squeeze him.  Actually I say that, but, strangely enough, these kids usually are not as happy to see me as I am to see them.  Wonder why?     This little boy’s name is Yao.  Yao has big plans for [...]

Meet Rui!

She is a 22-month-old toddler from Jiangxi.  We have much to celebrate today because Rui’s surgery has been paid by the help of wonderful sponsors, and she is ready to pack for her trip to Hefei. Be sure to watch our blog for updates once the cleft trip begins. Wendy Petersen, R.N. Medical Trips Coordinator

Sweet Cami

With our next cleft trip right around the corner, we thought you might enjoy reading the story of one of our supporters whose daughter received cleft surgery through LWB.

21 Days to Go!

Thanks to the technology of the Space Bag I have been able to fit 10 hand knitted afghans, 26 Beanie Babies, and 35 No No’s  into my luggage. 

Meet Heng

Meet Heng (pronounced Hung).  Hung is a 22 month old boy from Jiangsu province.  He will have his bilateral lip repaired by our cleft team at the end of this month.   He is a handsome little fellow!   For more information on Heng click here.

Meet Jia

The LWB cleft trip to Hefei is just a little over three weeks away!   We would love to start introducing you to the children who will be getting new smiles.