Stories

We last met Hernan and his family soon after the Fuego volcano disaster when they were recovering from the trauma, and his three daughters were being treated for burns received…

Founders Frank and Linda Peterson are currently in Guatemala for the Fuego Volcano aftermath and bring you the story of one family whose children are currently being treated by Dr.…

This Mother's Day we share the story of ACPC Health Promoter Marta de la Cruz. For Marta, helping her mother receive treatment during a PfS medical mission led to her…

This past January, Alé van Scoyoc, a junior at Langley High School in McLean Virginia, her father and a Spanish teacher, joined a PfS surgical team in Guatemala.

Jacinto was born with a severe cleft lip and palate in the rural Guatemala area of Nebaj, Quiche. His parents, Jose and Maria, agonized over his care and the future…

Oscar Martinez was thrilled when he discovered, two years ago, that he was going to become a father. When Angel was born, however, sadness hit him when he saw that,…

Sandra was scared after someone told her she could have breast cancer and was afraid she would not be able to overcome it.

Before receiving help from Partner for Surgery, Juan was wearing a hoodie everyday despite the heat in order to cover his mass and try to avoid being bullied.

Anita was the only one to provide for her two daughters and her mother, while also facing thyroid problems for many years.

Many years ago, Carlos and Angelita received their lip repair by another NGO. Without a proper follow-up, however, they didn't receive the surgery needed for the cleft palate.