Teresa

Teresa was born with cleft lip and palate. Left with few options for high-quality medical treatments, Teresa and her family felt hopeless.

Luckily, Teresa’s family heard about our charity for children and Teresa began her transformation into the strong and confident young woman that she is today.

Teresa has been a Fresh Start patient receiving free cleft lip surgeries for many 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 6 reconstructive cleft lip 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.