Mending Kids

These aren’t just surgeons’ hands.

They’re the hands that give parents relief after months or years of worry. The hands that help children breathe easier, move freely, and grow up healthier. 💗✨

Every surgery changes more than one life. It changes an entire family’s future. https://www.mendingkids.org/thankyou.html 🦋💜

Not a bad run for a Gen Z!

From his first adventure with as a Viewpoint School high school student traveling with us to Peru, to now celebrating 5 years on staff, Jeff has become an integral part of our programs and outreach around the world. 🌎🦋

He has helped Individual Surgical Care patients reach lifesaving treatment, coordinated teams in the field from Tanzania to Paraguay, managed endless logistics, packed more duffels than should be humanly possible, and somehow survived working in an office powered almost entirely by estrogen. 💻

We celebrate Jeff’s journey with Mending Kids, and all the children and families he has helped along the way. 💜

Happy 5 years, Jeff. 🥳🎉👏

With the recent fires in our community, we’ve seen firsthand how much we rely on first responders and emergency medical teams in moments of crisis. ❤️

As EMS Week comes to a close, we want to recognize the EMTs and emergency personnel who not only serve our communities every day, but who also help keep our participants safe during events like our upcoming Hike 2 Mend on October 3 at Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyon, and we’re grateful for the dedicated EMS professionals who help make events like this safe for everyone involved. 🥾🌄

From the trails to times of emergency, their dedication, calmness, and care make a difference. Thank you to all EMS professionals for everything you do. 💜🦋

Healing is more than a procedure ❤️

Last year, Baby Dayron and his family came to us during one of the hardest moments of their lives as his heart was failing. We mended it. 💜🦋

This year, while we were back in Managua, they came for a wellness check, smiling, healthy, growing, and full of life. ☺️✨

During Mental Health Month, we’re reminded that healing goes beyond the procedure. It’s found in recovery, peace of mind, hope, and the chance for children and families to simply enjoy life and cherish what the future holds. 🌎🫶

Celebrating Mary’s 3 years with Mending Kids, and the impact that’s come with it. 🌟

Over 1,000 children treated during that time, each one a reminder of the work behind the scenes that makes it all possible. Grateful to have her in it with us. 💜🦋

20 years in. Still building what lasts.

Not just showing up, building what continues after we leave.

Annual report is live.https://www.mendingkids.org/uploads/1/1/8/2/118210340/_compressed__mending_kids_-_2025_annual_report.pdf

This came in this week from Victor’s mom in Kenya. 🇰🇪

“I’m Nancy from Kenya. My son Victor is a beneficiary of Mending Kids… our hearts are ever full of gratitude. We remain thankful.”

Victor just graduated. 👨‍🎓🎓

Not every mom gets flowers.

Some just want their child to be okay.

Honor your mom today by helping another child make it. 💜🦋 https://www.mendingkids.org/thankyou.html

Not all heroes carry lightsabers. Some carry catheters. 💙✨

Our team is in Nicaragua this week, performing life saving interventional heart procedures for children. 🏥❤️‍🩹

Please keep our kids and team in your thoughts, and May the 4th be with them. ⭐️🙏