Tebow CURE Children's Hospital

30/12/2025

We excitedly welcome the new year with a grateful heart and an eagerness to meet and serve more children in need of healing. But for now, we look back on all the amazing things God has done for us this year. 💚

Here's Dr. Micah (left), assisted by OR Nurse CJ (right), successfully performing two procedures on CUREkid Laven's foot-- Achilles tendon lengthening and an anterior tibialis tendon transfer.

28/12/2025

“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭31‬ ‭NIV‬‬

We hope you had a blessed and restful Sunday! 💚

All CURE's cleft services are provided in intentional partnership with Smile Train

25/12/2025

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isiah 9:6

Jesus' arrival fulfilled promises long been written, including the promise of abundant love and healing. Our hearts rejoice as the world celebrates the true reason for the season. Wishing you all a Christmas filled with love and peace!

Love,
Tebow CURE Children's Hospital Family 💚

18/12/2025

Tebow CURE doctors not only collaborate with local medical professionals but also gain learning and insight that make the hospital's service truly world-class. Every sponsored surgery is proof that success takes practice and a great team!

Here's Dr. Eide (L) and visiting doctor, Dr. Julie (R), team up during a surgery for a Tebow CURE clubfoot patient.

17/12/2025

Healing requires sacrifice and commitment, not only for the patient but most importantly, for their family. Patients here at Tebow CURE sacrifice livelihood and commit to long hours of travel to receive the surgery they need. Maxrill and his mom, Lelialen, had to travel for eight hours from their hometown to Tebow CURE for their first appointment. Through the support of their local government unit, which provided transportation for Maxrill and the other patients and their guardians, they arrived safely at the hospital. Maxrill recently underwent a successful cleft lip surgery through our Smile Train partnership and is recovering.

Because of our partnerships with local government units, we have been able to reach patients as far as 21 hours away from the hospital. We thank you for your support in our mission to reach the vulnerable and help them heal.

16/12/2025

# TransformationTuesday

Stephanie is Johoney's one and only child. Last year, while playing on the monkey bars at the playground, Stephanie slipped and fell to the ground, hitting her right elbow and breaking it.

Instead of being taken to a hospital, Stephanie was given massages, as her family could not afford medical care expenses. The nearest hospital, which was two hours away, was beyond their reach. Because her arm was left untreated, it began to deform. Sadly, Stephanie could no longer fully stretch or bend her arm.

This limitation made her life difficult. She longed to play like other children, but fear of injuring herself further held her back. At school, her condition became a source of bullying. Some children mocked her and called her names like "singkaw" (crooked arm). Even in church, Stephanie struggled. She would always ask her mother for a handkerchief so she could cover her arm throughout the service. "Sometimes when I forget to bring my handkerchief, Stephanie would go home crying and not finish the service. She doesn't like it when people stare at her arm," Johoney shared with a heavy heart.

Despite these challenges, Stephanie holds onto a big dream—she wants to become a police officer one day. "I want a straight arm because they said I can't be a police officer with a crooked arm," Stephanie said honestly.

Stephanie's uncle, whose son once had cleft surgery at Tebow CURE Children's Hospital, told Johoney about the sponsored surgeries available. Hope has arrived for Stephanie through the surgery you helped make possible. In September of this year, Stephanie received her corrected surgery and is now deformity-free! She can now fully stretch her arm, attend face-to-face classes, and play with her classmates. "I can fully stretch my right arm. I can play again with my friends," Stephanie said happily.

Thank you to all our partners and sponsors who made this incredible transformation possible. God bless you!

13/12/2025

Our favorites from this week through our week in photos!

1. Dr. Shera performing a cleft lip surgery on CUREkid Maxrill.
2. Tebow CURE Staff learning how to make balloon animals to help patients feel more at ease while they wait for their turn in the clinic.
3. Dr. Eide(left), assisted by OR Nurse Mark(left), performed a clubfoot surgery on CUREkid Michael.

11/12/2025

Healing takes time, but having a bigger goal makes the journey easier. "One less day", that is Ivan's motivation during his recent cast change for his clubfoot. His new friends, the Tebow CURE staff, also made the appointment easier for him by discussing his hobbies and interests. Please pray for Ivan's speedy recovery and for his succeeding clinic schedules.

Refer a clubfoot patient today for sponsored surgical care.

10/12/2025

Clinic appointments can be scary, and you'll need all the support you can get. That's why CUREkid Abondio is back, and he brought someone special with him: his brother, CUREkid Mark! Nothing really beats the courage and safety that come from brotherly love. We're excited for Mark's transformation and rejoice with Abondio's healing.

All CURE's cleft services are provided in intentional partnership with Smile Train

09/12/2025

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Aldrian is back at CURE Philippines to have a cast change to correct his clubfoot. Since his parents were able to bring him to CURE soon after birth, he's going through the minimally invasive Ponsetti Casting method, which requires only a tiny outpatient surgery at the end of the process, and he'll grow up never knowing he had clubfoot!

Will you join us in praying for Aldrian as he continues through this process? Pray for calmness for him as he goes through the casting processes, and patience and diligence for his Mom as she cares for him through it all.

Also, if you want to receive CURE's monthly prayer requests directly in your email, you can sign up for those emails at https://cure.org/prayer

06/12/2025

What's happening at Tebow CURE? Here's a small recap throughout the week in photos!

1. CUREkid Kylie laughed as the cast cutter tickled her when OPD Staff Sheen was removing her cast.
2. We welcome CUREkid Mark Cristian, who, like his father, Marjem, was born with a cleft lip and palate.
3. Patient Mobilization Coordinator, Edgardo, explaining the requirements and reminders before their clinic appointment at the hospital to a patient and his guardian at the Pagadian Mobile Clinic.

05/12/2025

Every December 3rd of each year, we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We celebrate the strength and limitless potential of children with disabilities around the world, especially those who come through the doors of Tebow CURE. We stand united with the world in affirming that disabilities are not inabilities. And even though we celebrate our patients daily, we cannot miss the opportunity to make them feel even more special.

We celebrated this year with the children of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, spearheaded by the local government unit of the city. The patients and their families enjoyed fun games and activities, including a special magic show by the Tebow CURE Staff.

Let’s stand together to promote accessibility and advocate for environments where all children can shine. Every child deserves to grow, learn, play, and dream in a world that welcomes them as they are. Thank you to our partners and donors for helping to change the stigma one surgery at a time.