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Scalpel At The Cross is a ministry of medical and surgical care to the Peruvian people and to the missionaries who serve them. www.scalpelatthecross.org

The goal of Scalpel At The Cross is to support and amplify on-going Christian ministries within the country of Peru. The addition of this orthopaedic medical ministry offers much needed aid to an area with a long history of poverty and injustice. The specific location of the Scalpel At The Cross medical ministry is the city of Pucallpa, which lies in the Department of Ucayali near the western border of Brazil. This burgeoning town is now home to nearly 300,000 Peruvians. In contrast to Lima, which does have modern, colonial areas, this jungle town is a continuous maze of cramped, subsistence housing and dusty, open-air markets. Very little substantial industry exists in Pucallpa today. Most people are laboring to earn a living by subsistence farming, artisan craftwork or as small shop owners or mototaxi drivers. For these reasons, many medical needs are currently not being met. By offering much needed orthopaedic consultation and surgical care, Scalpel At The Cross hopes to improve the lives of these individuals and touch their hearts for Christ.

04/09/2026

For more than two decades, Scalpel At The Cross has shown up with long-term care, intentional follow-up, and a commitment to treating the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.

• Over 20 years of service in 1 singular place.
• 48 surgical campaigns.
• 905 lives restored through orthopaedic care.
• 720 surgical campaign volunteers who said yes.
• $14.6 million in medical care delivered.

This is the depth of commitment.
This is the legacy you have helped build.
This is what happens when love shows up in action.

04/05/2026

He is Risen Indeed! 🙏

This Easter, we are reminded of something we never want to forget: we are each in need of a Savior. That is precisely why the empty tomb changes everything.

Christ came for the broken, the desperate, the ones who had run out of hope. Living a sinless life, He walked into the deepest darkness humanity had to offer: betrayal, suffering, and death itself. Yet He was victorious.

He is the Healer. He is the Hope. He is the reason despair does not get the final word.

Because He lives, there is hope that outlasts every trial. Because He lives, love reaches the places the world has forgotten. Because He lives, the grave is not the end.

Grateful for a love so relentless that not even death could contain it.

He is Risen. He is Risen indeed. ✝️

04/03/2026

It looked like loss.
It felt like silence.
It seemed like the end.

But even in the darkness, God was working.

Good Friday is the story of a love so deep, it chose the cross for us.

04/01/2026

At the 15th Annual Gala & Golf Event, we were reminded what’s possible when purpose driven partners come together in true alignment.

The Tim Tebow Foundation defines the Most Vulnerable People as those often overlooked: abandoned, trafficked, orphaned, or living with disabilities and profound medical needs. Through our partnership, that mission extends into the Peruvian Amazon, where Scalpel At The Cross serves patients living with untreated musculoskeletal conditions and limited access to care.

In ways only the Lord can orchestrate, this partnership is helping bring surgical care to places it has never been accessible, restoring mobility while building a sustainable model that cares for the whole person over time through the Miracle Campus.

When faith, urgency, and mission align, the impact extends far beyond what any one organization could accomplish alone.

03/29/2026

What a powerful weekend at the Tim Tebow Foundation Gala celebrating our shared vision to reach the world’s most vulnerable people.

In Peru, that means standing alongside patients, our “MVPs, who are suffering from untreated musculoskeletal conditions, often without access to even the most basic surgical care.

Through our partnership, Scalpel At The Cross is doubling down on impact that is both physical and spiritual—healing bones, restoring dignity, and sharing the Gospel in the Peruvian Amazon.

What makes this partnership so edifying is a deep alignment in faith, urgency, and action, delivering real, lasting impact in places too often overlooked. We are so grateful.

03/24/2026

360 Video — Part 2 of 3

German’s story is one of patience. Almost 3 years ago, German sustained a proximal femur injury from a car that ran over his leg. He later underwent surgery at a local hospital. The surgery was unsuccessful and in January of 2024, he slipped and fell which worsened his state of being, setting him back tremendously.

By the time of the August 2024 Scalpel campaign, he was facing complications from failed implants and a nonunion of the femur. He was immediately scheduled for a revision surgery, which involved a complex femoral reconstruction with bone grafting. However, just as our staff was preparing for surgery, an emergency case arrived at the hospital, causing German’s procedure to be postponed until the November 2024 campaign.

Without a word of complaint, German waiting 4 months and returned in November 2024 for surgery, showing deep gratitude with an unwavering smile on his face. Today, he's standing on both legs, with his children always by his side.

03/22/2026

Generosity fuels the mission and sets growth in motion.

Through the Miracle Worker community, monthly giving enables surgeries that restore mobility, therapy that rebuilds strength, and moments where hope is renewed. This is how we build lasting, sustainable care in the Peruvian Amazon.

Please visit our website and consider joining the Miracle Worker community.

🔗https://scalpelatthecross.org/donate-options/

03/11/2026

A Historic Testimony: Meet Edison

For 30 years Edison lived with debilitating hip pain, eventually becoming wheelchair-bound. He was beyond discouraged, unable to provide for his family, and turning to alcohol as a means to cope. The future looked bleak. But God...

Through a double hip replacement during a Scalpel campaign, the Lord performed a miraculous work in Edison's heart. He believes the Lord brought the right surgeon at the right time through Scalpel At The Cross - Dr. Jason Caron.

Today, Edison walks free of pain and runs a restaurant in Pucallpa. When we return for surgical campaigns, he often comes to visit—singing, dancing, cooking, and using every gift he has from a place of sheer joy.

This is more than surgery.
This is restoration—body and soul.

03/07/2026

Life in the Peruvian Amazon is breathtaking, but also deeply unpredictable. In just one year, our community in Pucallpa has faced a series of extremes.

First came the fires. During the severe dry season in September 2024, flames crept dangerously close to our clinic, storage space, and fellowship hall. Thanks to the swift response of local partners, your prayers, and a firebreak created just in time, the fire was stopped before reaching the buildings.

Just months later, historic rains in April 2025 caused Laguna Cashibococha to overflow, transforming entire neighborhoods into waterways. Canoes replaced cars, and daily commutes (including travel to and from our Jungle Bunks) had to be navigated by boat. Many families across the region lost their homes and were left trapped in contaminated floodwaters.

When the dry season returned, so did the fires. In September 2025, a nearby blaze burned two hectares of land and forced families to evacuate as thick smoke filled the air.

Through fire, flood, and uncertainty, one thing has remained constant: the resilience of the people, the faith of this community, and the strength that God continues to provide.

If you’d like to stay connected and read the full recap in Scalpel’s Edge, visit:
https://scalpelatthecross.org/news/

03/06/2026

What took place at the Healing Hearts & Bones Gala was an impact that will echo far beyond a single evening.

To everyone who attended, hosted a table, sponsored, prayed, and gave—thank you. You stepped into a story of healing that continues to unfold. We are filled with gratitude that you are standing with us in mission.

If you weren’t able to join last month, you are still part of this mission and have the opportunity to give via the link below or story. The work continues. This was never about just one event...it’s about the ripple effect!

Watch the highlight video and relive a truly special celebration 🇵🇪

https://scalpelatthecross-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1397281&blm_aid=0

03/03/2026

Behind every number is a name.
Behind every statistic is a story.

39 surgeries are not data points meant to showcase impressive volume. They are mothers standing tall again. Fathers returning to work with renewed strength. Children running toward dreams once thought out of reach.

116 patients evaluated is not a mere statistic. It means 116 souls seen, heard, and reminded that they matter.

$698,200 in estimated care is more than a figure on a page. It is access where there was none. Hope where there had been waiting. Healing extended to those who otherwise may never have received it.

21 team members offered more than expertise. They gave their hands. Their time. Their hearts. Skill and compassion poured out in equal measure.

When faith meets action, numbers are no longer about volume or metrics.

They are about restored lives.

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