Valentina's Story
Born with multiple deformities in her feet and spine, life's journey hasn't been easy. But thanks to the incredible support from the International Children's Program at LuskinOIC, Valentina's dreams are within reach!
At just 2 years old, she started her journey to better health, receiving surgeries for her foot deformity and beginning treatment for her curved spine. Recently, she had a checkup with Dr. Mauricio Silva on March 3rd, marking another step forward in her remarkable progress.
With your support, Valentina is on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a veterinarian and visiting New York!
Arturo
Arturo Hernandez’s life was saved by an injury he received playing the sport he loves – soccer. Like most little boys, Arturo loves to play. But after a soccer game, he went to his mom in extreme pain.
Allison
Allison has been an International Children’s Program (ICP) patient for 5 years. LuskinOIC doctors had followed her spine deformity progression twice a year. Due to rapid progression, Dr. Bowen decided to perform surgery in October 2022.
Ramses
After years of searching for an expert provider in limb deficiency, Ramses’s family learned about LuskinOIC from a cousin living in El Centro. Through our International Children’s Program (ICP), Ramses received treatment in our Border Clinic in Mexicali...
Ivanna
Imagine that your four year old princess has to wear a “crown,” which in reality is a medical device that must stay attached to her skull for 15 hours a day.