This is Viviana, a delightful 13 year old, who had lip surgery on Wednesday at Hospital Del Rio in Cuenca.The surgery was performed by Dr Pablo Javier Salamea Molina

Dr Pablo is the Medical Director of HKIE and our Ecuadorian partner foundation, Rostros Felices-Cuenca.

We want to thank Steve and Mary Johnston for bringing Viviana to the attention of HKIE
Mom, her Tia and Vivi were excited that HKIE and Dr. Pablo were able to provide this surgery that was simply not attainable on their own.

​Thank you HKIE supporters!

This is Franchesca, a little 6 year old before her surgery. Thanks to Dr. Fernando Quintana Jedermann and Dr.Pablo Javier Salamea Molina she had her first surgery this past Friday in Guayaquil to create a new ear. Franchesca had called Dr. Pablo and asked if he couldn't "please, make me pretty"! Who could refuse such a request?

Dr Quintana and Dr Pablo donated their services and HKIE paid for the discounted hospital costs.

She will receive a second surgery in a few months. Thanks to the HKIE supporters, we can continue to help these children lead normal, productive lives.
Speaking of normal, Romina was wearing a little earring in her new ear and was so very proud and happy. Those at the Salinas fundraiser were able to hear her thank you speech in which she said she was so very grateful to each and every HKIE supporter for giving her a new life. She considers you all "family" and sends kisses to everyone!

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Fundacion Rostros Felices-Cuenca

Romina's miracle continues......here is a picture of Romina immediately
following her second surgery to create an ear. What a huge difference!...
Imagine...being born both without ears or the ability to hear
A few months ago she had a cochlear implant surgery performed at Hospital Del Rio in Cuenca and now Romina can hear perfectly.
A huge thank goes out to Dr. Fernando Quintana Jedermann for waiving his surgical fees for both surgeries! HKIE paid the discounted hospital cost.
Dr Fernando was assisted by Dr Pablo Javier Salamea Molina during the first surgery.
Thank you to all of our HKIE donors for giving Romina the opportunity to have a full normal life!