Four month old Belen and her family live in La Libertad (Salinas) on the coast.
Belen was born with hydrocephaly and recently had the required surgery to prevent her from suffering any brain damage. The surgery was performed at the Roberto Gilbert Children's Hospital in Guayaquil
She also needed a hernia surgery and HKIE was asked by sister Veronica to sponsor this procedure. And of course, we were happy to do so.

Isn't Victor adorable?
This is Juana and her son Victor. Gladys, a friend of Doug and Pam Gould, brought Victor to the attention of HKIE. As you can see, Victor has a severe cleft lip. Luckily for Victor, he is in the good hands of Dr Pablo and Hospital Del Rio.
Juana met us at Hospital Del Rio this past Thursday so Dr. Pablo Salamea Molina could examine Victor. Dr. Pablo will do the surgery on 1/25.
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On behalf of Juana and Victor, we want to thank all of our HKIE supporters, Dr. Pablo and Hospital Del Rio for making this life changing surgery possible!!

​And Victor has a handmade quilt donated by Julie of Ecuquilt....Thanks Julie!

​LittleThalia had her cleft palate surgery today. She will not grow up having difficulty speaking or chewing her food.
Dr Pablo Javier Salamea Molina will perform the surgery at Hospital Del Rio in Cuenca.
As he always does, Dr Pablo will waive his surgical fees and Hospital Del Rio will give HKIE a significant discount!
Thank you Dr Pablo and Hospital Del Rio!...
Thalia"s surgery would not have happened if it weren't for HKIE"s generous supporters!
HKIE
FRF-C
Hospital Del Rio HKIE"S primary hospital
Dr Pablo Salamea Medical Director for HKIE and FRF-C