In October, Larry went on a 10 day trip to Guatemala as part of a large medical mission group. The trip was coordinated by Helps International (based in Guatemala) and Iaomai Medical Ministries (based in San Diego).
He joined his mentor, Dr. Lisa Buckmiller,
and together operated on over 20 children with cleft lips and palates. 
The mission took place in Huehuetenango which resides high in the Sierra Nevada mountains. There were about 80 people in all involved with the trip including people from all walks of life preforming everything from surgery to nursing to cooking, translating and providing spiritual support. It was an amazing experience!!
The people were so grateful for the assistance we provided and it was so fulfilling to be part of this effort.
After more than a week of intense operating, we then headed to Antigua which is a beautiful city surrounded by some volcanoes.
Overall, an amazing experience. I’m looking forward to the next chance (hoping to go at least every other year after completing my Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology with an emphasis on cleft lip and palate surgery)!!
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