September Connection: Updates from One World Surgery

The Ahmeds: Dominican Republic Medical Mission, Again.

Saba and Zan (17 years old) Ahmed from New York have returned to the Dominican Republic for the second time and are already planning on their third medical mission.

Saba loves the opportunity to work side-by-side with her son and alongside amazing people who are committed to the One World Surgery mission. They love the connection and partnership that they have established during their two visits to the DR and know they have made lifelong friends.

"All the local staff remembered Zan and me from our first trip and made us feel so at home," Saba said of their second medical mission. "It is important for me to take my son out of his normal environment and to experience the importance of giving back. We plan on returning annually because it helps us focus on helping others and spending time with each other. Not only are we transforming the lives of the patients but we are transformed."

One World Surgery offered Kimberly another chance at life.

In 2021, Kimberly was working a job assisting in Covid-19 vaccinations in Honduras. In an accident, she fell and broke her right leg and was taken to the public hospital. After being hospitalized for 10 days, the condition of her leg had worsened. It had become infected and and she needed immediate attention. The doctors recommended that her leg be amputated because she did not have the financial capacity for the long term treatment required for her recovery.

A family friend told her about One World Surgery and helped her schedule an appointment. After 6 surgeries and 44 follow-up appointments at the hospital, Kimberly feels like she as been given another opportunity at life. Today, Kimberly continues to heal and still has surgeries pending. However, she can walk with crutches and can help around her home.

"One World Surgery has been a gift and the doctors here have saved my leg and my life. They have encouraged me through this whole process and I am so grateful. It gives me hope to go back to work and continue to support my family and help my brothers and sisters."

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