The Problem The Rotaplast Solution A Rotaplast Mission from Start to Finish The Rotary Connection Learn More and Get Involved Agenda Rotaplast International is a 25 yearold global humanitarian nonprofit organization founded by the Rotary Club of San Francisco ID: 935284
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Slide2About
RotaplastWhat is a Cleft?The ProblemThe Rotaplast SolutionA Rotaplast Mission from Start to FinishThe Rotary ConnectionLearn More and Get Involved!
Agenda
Slide3Rotaplast International is a 25
year-old global, humanitarian non-profit organization founded by the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Rotaplast transforms the lives of children in developing countries by performing free cleft lip and palate reconstructive surgeries.Rotaplast is proud that for every $1 contributed, $6-7 of patient care is delivered.Rotaplast International
Slide4A cleft is an opening or gap of the lip or roof of the mouth which normally comes together during the early weeks of pregnancy.
One in 700 children is born with a cleft lip or palate, or both.
What is a Cleft?
Slide5Worldwide, every two minutes a child is born with a cleft.
235,000 children with clefts are born each year.7,500 children with clefts are born each year in the USA.Prevalence of Cleft Lips and Palates
Slide6Known Causes of Cleft Lips and Palates
Genetic predispositionDietLifestyleLack of adequate vitaminsSmoking while pregnantPollution
Slide7Abnormal appearance
Inability to speak correctlyDifficulty swallowing foodPredisposition to upper-respiratory problemsHearing lossDental problemsSocial stigmaLife Compromising Affects
Slide8The
Rotaplast SolutionWe provide free, multidisciplinary care for cleft anomalies and other conditions requiring reconstructive surgery.We send all-volunteer medical teams and non-medical Rotarian teams into developing countries to deliver world-class care for children, young adults and families in need. We initiate multi-year sustainable programs so the local community may one day independently carry on the important work of Rotaplast.
Slide9How Does Education Lead to Sustainability?
We collaborate with local medical professionals and teach post-surgical care. We educate local physicians and specialists how to perform cleft surgeries. We search for permanent solutions through genetic research led by world renown geneticists.Where feasible, we create local cleft clinics to carry on Rotaplast’s work.
Slide10A Child’s Life is Changed Forever with a Few Hours of Surgery
Slide11Site Selection:
A 12 month process of diligence, site preparation and planning.Funding: Rotary sponsors fundraise to pay for Rotaplast missions. Rotarians are key sponsors and non-medical mission volunteers.Supplies & Equipment: Mission participants accompany medical supplies and surgical equipment to each mission site.Logistical Support: Local Rotary Club volunteers support missions through patient recruitment, local travel arrangements, ground transportation, hospitality, visas and customs.
The Rotaplast Mission
Slide12The Rotaplast
Mission from Start to Finish Pre-Clinic, Surgeries, and Post-ClinicPre-Clinic: The first full working day of patient screening & pre-op evaluations to select candidates for surgery.Surgery: Six to eight days of surgery.Post-Clinic: Last day on the mission dedicated to following up with patients and ensuring surgical success.Day Off: Volunteers work hard but enjoy free time and camaraderie outside the hospital. A day trip is planned by local Rotarians that usually includes visits to notable cultural sites.A Typical Schedule
SundayMonday
TuesdayWednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
DEPARTURE
Travel to
Mission
site & prepare clinic
Pre-Clinic
Surgery 1Surgery 2
Surgery 3
Surgery 4
Day Off
Surgery 5
Surgery 6
Surgery 7
Surgery 8
Post-Clinic
RETURN
Slide13Medical Volunteers
Plastic SurgeonsAnesthesiologistsOperating Room NursesRecovery NursesOrthodontistsDentistsSpeech PathologistsGeneticistsAudiologistsPediatricians
Who Goes On Missions?
Slide14Mission Director
Asst. Mission DirectorQuartermasterMedical Recorder Equipment SterilizerPhotojournalistPre/Post-Op Asst.Patient Transporter TranslatorsRecreation TherapistRecovery Room Asst.
Non-Medical Volunteers
Who Goes On Missions?
Slide15The Rotary Club of San Francisco founded Rotaplast
25 years ago. We remain indelibly linked in service above self. Rotary Clubs are major financial sponsors of Rotaplast and make up our volunteer army. Foreign Rotary Clubs host our missions.Working with Rotarians and local health officals in host countries fosters International goodwill.Thanks to Clubs like yours, we have performed 19,000 surgeries in 26 countries. Your continued support and partnership allow us to save the smiles and change the lives of children throughout the world.
The Rotary Partnership
Slide16Go to
www.rotaplast.orgFollow our blog, which includes daily updates from current missions.Join us on Facebook to stay in touch.Never hesitate to contact the Rotaplast office at (415) 252-1111. We look forward to hearing from you!
Learn More and Get Involved!