Teamwork, pride and accomplishment
Posted by: Dr. Michael Lovely
in FOT Blog
on Feb 05, 2010
If only I had the eloquence to accurately describe the sense of teamwork, pride and accomplishment that comes from working with the exceptional people who make up the FOT team. Many wonderful people contributed their money, time and/or talents to make this work possible. Although all were not present in Ecuador, I can only hope that we can somehow share just how meaningful this work is to the children and parents we met while there. To know that more than 50 children will feel more secure in their futures and lead more normal lives is an overwhelming emotional feeling. To be able to practice medicine in its purest form, to deliver care to appreciative patients who have no other access to care, is a privilege that few physicians are able to experience.
Thanks again to all the donors, friends, family and others who make these trips possible. Special thanks to the family members who gave up their mothers, fathers, husbands and wives to make the world a better place for the children of Ecuador.





Thirty-Nine year old Carmen Rivas touched the heart of every member of our team. Carmen had spent her entire life hiding because of her cleft lip.