Retalhuleu, Guatemala 2012 - Superman

Even though all the patients we helped are superstars, Anthony was the only superhero I came across. Anthony is 3 years old and traveled over 11 hours to the hospital by bus with his mother. He previously had his cleft lip repaired on a prior mission and is back to have cleft palate surgery. His cheerful personality made him an instant favorite among the team members.

Here is Anthony before he enters a phone booth:

Here is Superman in the post-op room - As you can see surgery is no match for him!

Sue and Anthony in the recovery ward. Sue and Anthony share a birthday.

 

Comments

[Carol E]

You are taking wonderful, sensitive pictures that tell the great Rotaplast story. Thank you!

[Rebecca W]

It's fantastic to see Anthony growing up strong (like Superman!). I was the Ward Coordinator on the Rotaplast mission to Retalhuleu last year. Anthony and his mother made quite the impression on all of us then. :) Here is the link to our blog post about him: http://rotaplast.typepad.com/missions/2011/03/from-the-ward-coordinator-anthonys-story.html