Teresa was born with cleft lip and palate in Tijuana, Mexico. Left with few options for high-quality medical treatments, Teresa and her family felt hopeless. Luckily, Teresa’s family heard about Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and Teresa began her transformation into the strong and confident young woman that she is today.

Teresa has now been a Fresh Start patient for over 10 years and has regained her health, confidence, and self-esteem. True to Fresh Start’s comprehensive and long-term approach for every patient, Teresa has received reconstructive surgeries, scar revision, and dental care to treat her deformity.

Teresa has received 6 reconstructive surgeries, has attended over 40 dental clinics, has attended over 30 speech clinics, and has received over $150,000 in donated medical services from Fresh Start's volunteer medical professionals. Most recently, Teresa attended the May 4, 2012 dental clinic and will be receiving speech therapy on May 20, 2012.