May 26, 2026
Surgery That Changes Lives
At Tzu Chi Foundation’s 290th Medical Mission in Victoria, Mindoro, on May 23 and 24, a team of 12 volunteer surgeons and nurses from Tzu Chi International Medical Association performed minor procedures on 115 patients. While the cases mostly involved the removal of non-cancerous cysts, patients felt instant relief and gratitude for doctors’ expertise and kindness. For TIMA surgeon Leonard Lao, each opportunity to help is a privilege. “When you continue giving blessings to others,” he says, “the blessings continue to be poured upon you.”
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