Spring 2013 - Uplift Internationale
.one child at a timeCan someone please help me?FacesMy new life has just begun!Thank you partners for making her new life possible!What’sInside1 Letter from the President 2013 Mission Provides Record Number of Surgeries3 UI Welcomes our New President-Elect The UI Board Welcomes New Board Members56 42 Team Composition for 2013 Mission Wish List for 2014 Mission J aime Yrastorza Received the 2012 Asian AmericanHeroes of CO Award on May 26, 2012 2012 Gala Fundraiser Breaks Records!Rotary Foundation Receives Matching Grant Application to Benefit UIColorado Gives Day . Another Way to Donate!Bi-Annual Board of Directors Retreat on November 3, 2012Save the Date 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration Operation Taghoy Mission 20127 Mend-a-Child ProgramSpring 2013Mending Faces one child at a time Newsletter is a copyrighted publication of Uplift Internationale.Permission to use all names, logos, artwork or to reprint or quote excerpts is granted by written request only.
Letterfrom thePresidentby Dr. JaimeYrastorza,Presidentand FounderHappy Reading I am pleased that the edition we have prepared is full of newsworthyreports. To each of you, our pillars of support, I invite to peruse thenews-items. I believe you will come to share the dedication, confidenceand enthusiasm that characterizes the Mission Team volunteers,the actions of the Taghoy Committee, and the commitment of themembers of the Board and Circle of Advisors as they embark upon adynamic future.Please keep your participation in our continuing goal of changing livesof children - once shunned by society – by receiving the precious ourgift of hope and promise. Together, through Operation Taghoy, we areMending Faces One Child at a Time.2013 Mission Provides Record Number of SurgeriesUplift Internationale’s Operation Taghoy-2013conducted the mission from February 1st to 10th. Theproject activities were performed at the Siargao DistrictHospital on Siargao, a small island off the northeastcoast of the big island of Mindanao and home to40,000 inhabitants. The Mission Team accomplisheda record 115 surgery procedures during the eightdays of activities; some of the children had ferriedfrom adjacent islands to receive the mending care.The 40-member volunteer Mission Team wasrecruited from Colorado, New York, Arizona, NewMexico, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Iowaas well as China and the Philippines. Memberswere accommodated in housing facilities of adjacentcommunities that, during the autumn of the year, hostparticipants of the well-known annual InternationalMen’s Surfing Competition events.Myroslav Harasym, M.D., Sally Capoot, R.N.,Victor Comahig, R.N., and Chloe Digal, M.D.of Dapa, and the Hospital Chief, Dr. Digal, for their supportand hospitality were invaluable. Also, the Rotary Club ofSurigao, by willingly extending Operation Taghoy theirbacking offshore, UI is thankful.To Dr. Myroslav Harasym, anesthesiologist, and wifeMeriam Dominos go UI’s special thanks. They initiallyintroduced the Emissary Team to Meriam’s beautifulhome island and their important officials, months earlier;coordinated the multiple requisite logistical preparationsfor the mission, including the recruitment of a plethora ofchildren in need of the mending care; and, helped organizethe OR and its associated equipment and supplies. UI alsoextends deep gratitude to Governor Matugas, the Mayor“Inspiring the Taghoy Committee to function for thecommon goal, attending to the multi-faceted aspectsof the mission preparations, and overcoming hurdlesto achieve cohesion of the Mission Team at work,” Dr.Yrastorza points out, “are keys to a successful mission.Dr. Steve Krebs, as Head of Mission, has been exemplary!”The Uplift Internationale Mission team at Siargao District Hospital, February 20131
Team Composition for 2013 MissionAnesthesia Myroslav Harasym, M.D. – New Mexico Dick Hendershot, M.D. – Colorado Nikhil Patel, M.D. – Indiana Zvi Jacob, M.D. – New York Kenneth Heller, M.D. – Texas Jonathan Tan, M.D. – New York Sang Le, M.D. – New YorkSurgeons Elliot Duboys, M.D. – New YorkJim Bertz, D.D.S., M.D. – ArizonaJerry Capoot, M.D. – ColoradoTom Williams, D.D.S., M.D. – IowaHector Santos, M.D. – PhilippinesAaron Wallender, D.D.S., M.D.– KentuckyDavid Shokrian, M.D. – New YorkNurses Sally Capoot, R.N. – ColoradoMary NcNelis, R.N. – ColoradoNora Mickelson, R.N. – ColoradoSara Sikorsky, R.N. – ColoradoErin Trout, R.N. – ColoradoJeanette Smith, R.N. – ColoradoCaroline Cox, R.N. – ColoradoLeslie Burgess, R.N. – ColoradoKirk Leamons, R.N. – ColoradoJose Bautista, R.N. – FloridaAnna Hollander, B.S.N. – ColoradoShirlee Martin, R.N. – ColoradoGheza Mae Ibardolza, R.N. – PhilippinesEdith Pasion, R.N. – ColoradoCristina Busano, R.N. – PhilippinesNurses Jane Dominos, R.N. – Philippines Jessielou M. Sabud, R.N. – Philippines Rhena Bonotan, R.N. – Philippines Rachel Balane, R.N. – Philippines Rollytte Toralba, R.N. – Philippines Chelle Moreno, R.N. – Philippines Rhe-j Jalocon, R.N. – Philippines Christine Flores, R.N. – Philippines John Geo Fuentes, R.N. – Philippines Marvee Flores, R.N. – PhilippinesSpeech Therapy Resy Pison – PhilippinesPediatricians Steve Krebs, M.D. – Colorado Edra Weiss, M.D. – ColoradoOutreach Gina Luttrell – Colorado Megs Lunn – Philippines Meriam Dominos – New Mexico Beverly Hiller – Texas Marysel Nicholas – Philippines Pam Drilon – China Kathrine Wallender – Kentucky Shane Burgess – Colorado Claire Anne Dulpina – Philippines Yeng Dulpina – Philippines Lynbert Dulpina – PhilippinesPhotography Scott Angus – Missouri Brett Scott – ColoradoDr. Elliot Duboys, Lead Surgeon2013 MissionWish listfor 2014Mission 3 Finger PulseOx units 4 Suction units 1 Electrocautery unit IM IronDr. Aaron Wallender checks inon a patient in the wardDr. Hector Santos, Lead Surgeon,in surgery during 2013 mission in Siargao O ne largerolling box for2 autoclaves 4 highvoltage surgeprotectors2Dr. James Bertz, Lead SurgeonMission 2013 Small mirrors Dental mirrors Coband Obturators B ig bottles ofhand sanitizer Printer Toothpaste Cetacaine sprayDr. Thomas Williams, Lead Surgeon,in surgery during the Siargao Mission Toothbrushes ScannerPlease contactBeth Shepherdat 303-707-1361if you would liketo donate anyof these itemsfor our nextmission.
UI Welcomes our New President-ElectSteve Krebs, M.D. – President ElectDoctor Steve Krebs is a Colorado native and a graduate of the Eastern Virginia Medical School. He practicesas a primary care Internist and serves as the CEO of Wheat Ridge Internal Medicine. He is also the ChiefMedical Officer at Correctional Health Partners and Physician Health Partners. Steve has served on numerousboards and is actively involved as a clinical instructor.Steve’s first mission with Uplift Internationale was in 2010. For the 2012 and 2013 mission, he was appointedas the Head of Mission. He and his wife Ellen have three daughters and all enjoy running in their free time.Steve says: “I could not be more excited to have been picked to help guide Uplift Internationale into its nextgreat phase. Frankly I’m awed by what Jaime has set in motion with little more than vision and the desire tohelp others. The mark of a truly great leader is that the organization they set in motion continues to exceleven once they step down. UI is exactly that sort of organization and I’m confident that, with the involvementof a truly passionate board, UI will continue to thrive and honor Jaime’s vision for years to come.”New Board Members – The UI Board Welcomes the Following New Board Members:Edith Pasion, R.N., M.S.N.Richard Hendershot, M.D.Edith Pasion was born and raisedin the Philippines. She obtaineda Bachelor of Science in NursingDegree from the University of SantoTomas in Manila. Right after, sheimmigrated to Kansas City, Missouri,married, and thereafter moved toColorado. She and her husband,Wilbert, have been married thirtyyears and have two children, Ericand Jessica.Edith has been working at IntensiveCare Unit of Saint Joseph Hospital as a Staff Nurse and ClinicalScholar since moving to Colorado. She obtained her Master ofScience in Nursing: Leadership in the Health Care System atRegis University.Edith has assumed leadership positions in several FilipinoAmerican and Asian Pacific organizations in the Metro Denverarea; is a past president of the Philippine American Society ofColorado (PASCO), past Co-Chair of the Aurora Asian PacificCommunity Partnership; and, a founding president of thePhilippine Nurses Association of Colorado. Her involvementwith Uplift Internationale started when she was president ofPASCO, assisting with providing cultural presentations duringfundraising events and promoting Uplift Internationale amongthe membership of the Filipino-American and Asian Pacificorganizations. Prior to being a Board Member, Edith was partof the Circle of Advisors and medical mission volunteer. Edithsays: “providing excellent care to the poor children of the ruralPhilippines, that is what UI believes and delivers!”Dr. Richard Hendershot is agraduate of Ohio State UniversityCollege of Medicine. He receivedhis training as an anesthesiologistin the United States Navy andsubspecialty training in pediatricanesthesiology and critical care atChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia.He practiced and taught pediatricanesthesiology in both academicand private settings, most recentlyat Children’s Hospital Colorado andthe University of Colorado. After almost 40 years of activepractice he retired in 2011.Continuing an interest in providing medical care tounderserved children, he joined Uplift Internationale. Asa Board member, his emphasis will be on overseeing therecruitment of anesthesiologists and ensuring that adequateanesthesia equipment and supplies are available to allow forthe successful completion of the annual medical mission to thePhilippines. He participated at the 2013 mission at Siargao.He and his wife Sandy have two children and fourgrandchildren and enjoy living in Colorado. Richard says: “tohave the opportunity to make an improvement in the lives ofchildren and their family is a privilege and a blessing.”Mary McNelis, R.N.Mary McNelis was born andraised in Ireland and has travelledextensively through Asia, MiddleEast and Europe working as anurse. She came to America in1996 and currently works as theER Nursing Supervisor at ExemplaLutheran Medical Center. Prior toher role, she worked as a flightnurse for 15 years.Mary started fundraising at the ageof 6 with her parents and she hasconsistently played a role in different charities since childhood.She will be actively involved with Uplift Internationalefundraising projects as this year’s Chair, Gala Committee. Shehas been on two Operation Taghoy missions and is lookingforward to future missions. Mary is excited to join the board toshare the dream of “mending faces one child at a time.”Brett ScottBrett currently works in the MedicalIT field in Denver, Colorado. He wenton his first UI mission in 2012 andjust returned from the 2013 mission.Brett served in a photographyand IT role on the mission andlooks forward to updating the UIwebsite, blog, photography andvideography, and social media. Bretthas also worked as a professionalphotographer shooting landscapeand real estate in Aspen and Vail.Brett, eager to share his talent and enthusiasm, says: “I’m sohappy to be part of Uplift and the Board!”3
2012 Gala Fundraiser Breaks Records!Jaime Yrastorzareceived the 2012Asian AmericanHeroes of CO Awardon May 26, 2012Uplift Internationale celebrated its annual galaon October 6, 2012, at the Denver West Marriott.More than 200 guests participated in the evening’scelebration emceed by the engaging CBS4 anchorKaren Leigh. Helping to enliven the program wasAdam Kevil, our effective and animated Auctioneer.Highlighting the program was the presentation ofthe prestigious 2012 Humanitarian Awards. Theywere presented byVP Dr. Jack Dahland President Dr.Jaime Yrastorza. Theawardees were:At the of the fourth AnnualColorado Asian Culture andEducation Network (CACEN)Award Ceremony and Brunch,held at Kings Land SeafoodRestaurant, Denver, May 26, 2012, Dr. Yrastorzawas recognized as one of four individuals, the 2012 AsianAmerican Heroes of Colorado.CACEN is a nonprofit organization that promotes awarenessand preservation of the diverse Asian values, cultures andheritage; their advocacy will help facilitate the accommodationand integration of a segment of the U.S. population of AsianPacific extraction to themainstream of America.In response to the Award,snippets of Jaime’smessage follow:“We live in a countryof laws and bountifulopportunities withobligations; it is herethat our personal andcivil rights are respectedand protected with ourcommensurate law-abidingcitizenship; it is here that we have the chance to be informedand to become educated so that we are able to maximizeour self-improvement to make our dreams happen; it is herethat we will be limited less by lack of learning opportunitiesand limited only by our personal motivation and intellect.Today, the countless advances in technology, science,communications and travel has brought the whole worldto our consciousness. Our geographic borders are blurringand it has made neighbors of all of us. Sadly, many of ourneighbors, both near and far, do not have the good fortunethat we enjoy. They need compassion, assistance, a helpinghand to improve their lives. So we have a challenge and anopportunity. It will be one of the most rewarding purposeswe can add to our lives. It is volunteerism. When we extend ahelping hand to improve lives of our fellow man, the rewardwe receive also betters our lives.Let’s FIND A CAUSE.VOLUNTEER our SERVICES. OURTIME. OUR TALENT.And enjoy LIFE. HELPING!!! Thank you again for this honorbestowed on me.”Dr. Yrastorza hopes that some of the CACEN supporters willjoin in promoting the goals of UI.Your Business Should Advertise Here!For information on how to sponsor the UI Newsletterplease contact Beth Shepherd at 303-707-1361.4(a) Ben Lovato,Director of theDepartment ofSterile ProcessingDr. Dahl pictured withof Exempla MedicalSister Melissa Camardo, SCL,Center. Under hisVice President of Missiondirection, Lutheran’sDepartment of Sterile Processing has donated surgicalinstruments, supplies and their necessary sterilizationfor each of the annual missions for past several years.“This is a way for us to say ‘thank you’ to someonewho has made a difference for hundreds of peoplehe’s never met,” said Dr. Steve Krebs, UI VP and Headof Mission. “Ben has worked tirelessly for a decadeto help these children who otherwise would live theirlives with no hope of the corrective surgery theyThe Carr Family at the 2012 Galaneed.” UI also recognized Sister Melissa Camardo,SCL, Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital Vice President ofMission for Exempla’s continued administrative andfinancial supportof the UpliftInternationaleMission.(b) Dr. Zvi Jacob,Anesthesiologistat Stony BrookUniversityHospital, NewYork. Dr. JacobDr. Jonathan Tan and Dr. Sang Le withhas participated inDr. Jacob Zvi, Mission 2013numerous annualmissions. His exemplary humanitarianism has becomea model for peer anesthesiologists, many of whomhe has helped recruit for the missions team. He hasdonated supplies and equipment annually for themission; and, “We are grateful to all of the supporterswho donated items for both the silent and live auctionand to those who participated in bidding for thosespecial items” said Dr. Dahl. This year’s event - held tobenefit the children of our cause - successfully raisedmore than 64,000.
Rotary Foundation Receives Matching Grant Application to Benefit UI“On approval of the Matching Grant (MG), the lead Rotary Club (RC) will be remitted the monies UpliftInternationale (UI) can thereafter request the needed funds for the purpose of acquiring the prescribed listof equipment with an estimated total value of Fifty-Thousand Dollars ” so did Dan Hershberger inform hisfellow members of the UI Board of Directors. He continued, “the Rotary Foundation (RF) acknowledgedreceipt of the Matching Grant (MG) submission by RCs of the Philippines and Colorado.”Acquisition of the surgical and monitoring equipment is regarded to augment the operative capability ofthe project Operation Taghoy and, importantly, equip the formative community-based Taghoy Facial CleftClinics that UI advocates as a “sharing ownership” opportunity for Filipino healthcare volunteers to provide the mendingcare to their brothers and sisters.The MG is a cooperative undertaking of an international group of RC donor participants. From Colorado’s Rotary District#5450, they are the Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Arvada Sunrise, Westminster 7:10, and Commerce City. Importantly, the donationsby Philippine Rotary Clubs of Districts #3230, 3850 and 3860 qualified them as the host Clubs. They are the Makati,Forbes Park, Central Iloilo City, Bacolod North, Tagbilaran and, serving as the Lead Club, Cebu Fort San Pedro. Dan, also anAssistant Governor of District #5450, serving as the liaison between the Clubs was assisted by UI Circle of Advisor MartinPostma who added his personal donation to the MG. Jaime Yrastorza, Jack Dahl and Jim Niquette, UI Board are members ofthe Wheat Ridge Rotary Club.UI has a long history of participative relations with Rotary Clubs. Rotarians assist in the search for patient candidates; supportin arranging the lodging, meals, and logistical concerns of the Mission Team and activities of Operation Taghoy. Philippines andthe US, in our work: mending faces one child at a time. UI has received donations from many Rotarians and Rotary Clubs onthe US and Philippines over the years.COLORADO GIVES DAY. Another Way to Donate !Uplift Internationale (UI), together with 1,246 other local nonprofitorganizations, partook in the Third Annual Community First Foundationfund drive on December 4, 2012. The project, fueled by Coloradoans, is anopportunity to “give where you live.” Giving First assures donors that, UIas the intended beneficiary, receives 100% of all donations. The event raised over 4,000 for UI.We request supporters to continue to avail of the opportunity. Thank you on behalf of the children whose cleft lip andpalate receive our mending care.Save the Date25th Anniversary GalaCelebrationSaturday, October 12, 2013at 5:30p.m.Denver West MarriottLifetime Achievement Awardto be presented toDr. Jaime YrastorzaUI would be happy to acceptdonations to our silent andlive auctions from oursupporters. Please contactour gala chair Mary McNelisat 303-931-5725or marymcnelis@msn.comto make a donation or tosponsor a table at our event.Bi-Annual Board of Directors Retreat on Nov. 3, 2012Members of the UpliftInternationale (UI)Board of Directors(BOD) and of theCircle of Advisors(COA) convenedon November 3 atExempla LutheranMedical Center. Thehalf-day session,moderated by COAMartin Postma wasBack Row: Dan Hershberger, Mary McNelis, Steve Krebs, Jackattended by a quorumDahl, Edith Pasion, Richard Hendershot, Sally Capoot and Jerryof the members.Capoot; Front Row: Martin Postma, Circle of Advisors and RetreatFacilitator; Beth Shepherd, Executive Director, and Jaime YrastorzaMartin succeededin facilitating theanimated and stimulating discussion of a number of issues. They included: promoting afundraising program to enable the endowment of a Foundation that would help ensure aself-sustaining support for the project Operation Taghoy; adopting a studied process forthe multi-faceted preparation of the annual mission such as the selection of the venue,recruitment of the mission team, acquisition of pertinent supplies and equipment withconsideration of logistical concerns; updating the UI constitution which has acquired overa dozen amendments during the past 24 years; and, a considered plan of succession forthe position of UI president.5
Taking a glance at last year’s mission2012 marked the 23rd consecutive year Uplift In
Spring 2013 Mending Faces one child at a time Newsletter is a copyrighted publication of Uplift Internationale. Permission to use all names, logos, artwork or to reprint or quote excerpts is granted by written request only.
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