The Month in Photos: Making memories
By CURE International Canada on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 5:33 pmA collection of photos from CURE locations around the world.
CURE Malawi
Photos by Avanell Brock
![Thandy is the life of the party! Alinafe and Natarino think he’s pretty funny!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Malawi_POW_14-2-915x610.jpg)
Thandy is the life of the party! Alinafe and Natarino think he’s pretty funny!
![Dr. James listens to Reality’s cough to make sure he doesn’t have anything serious. Fortunately, it was just a bit of a cold.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Malawi_POW_6-2-915x610.jpg)
Dr. James listens to Reality’s cough to make sure he doesn’t have anything serious. Fortunately, it was just a bit of a cold.
![Alinafe didn’t smile when she first came to the hospital, but now she’s grinning away!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Malawi_POW_5-2-915x610.jpg)
Alinafe didn’t smile when she first came to the hospital, but now she’s grinning away!
![Flora’s lookin’ pretty spiffy in her uniform!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Malawi_POW_4-1-915x610.jpg)
Flora’s lookin’ pretty spiffy in her uniform!
![Uwemi and Joseph have become fast friends with their hands all wrapped up in bandages!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Malawi_POW_3-1-600x900.jpg)
Uwemi and Joseph have become fast friends with their hands all wrapped up in bandages!
![Miracle is going home, but we look forward to seeing him again soon for his next operation!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Malawi_POW_2-1-915x610.jpg)
Miracle is going home, but we look forward to seeing him again soon for his next operation!
![Alinafe knows a secret – if you play bao against yourself you’re guaranteed to win!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Malawi_POW_23-915x610.jpg)
Alinafe knows a secret – if you play bao against yourself you’re guaranteed to win!
CURE Niger
Photos by Joel Witwer
![After three months with us, Souraya is finally heading home! We'll miss her and we're looking forward to her first follow-up.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/IMG_4631-915x610.jpg)
After three months with us, Souraya is finally heading home! We’ll miss her and we’re looking forward to her first follow-up.
![CURE’s CEO and President recently visited us and spent some time playing with Nafiou after his cleft palate surgery.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/IMG_5729-915x610.jpg)
CURE’s CEO and President recently visited us and spent some time playing with Nafiou after his cleft palate surgery.
![Smiles that don’t stop are always a pleasure to have around here!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/IMG_6154-915x610.jpg)
Smiles that don’t stop are always a pleasure to have around here!
![Rahila isn’t exactly excited about going into surgery, but she’s steeled herself as she knows the results will be worth it.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/IMG_6165-2-915x610.jpg)
Rahila isn’t exactly excited about going into surgery, but she’s steeled herself as she knows the results will be worth it.
![Dr. Diane escorts Nafiou to his consultation. He got too caught up in playing and forgot about it!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/IMG_6216-915x610.jpg)
Dr. Diane escorts Nafiou to his consultation. He got too caught up in playing and forgot about it!
CURE Philippines
Photos by Marlene Bray
![Being in the hospital doesn’t mean sacrificing style! Krizel shows off the new earrings she got in her Operation Christmas Child box.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Krizel-915x610.jpg)
Being in the hospital doesn’t mean sacrificing style! Krizel shows off the new earrings she got in her Operation Christmas Child box.
![Nelson’s surgery begins with prayer by the surgical staff.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/SurgeryPrayer-915x610.jpg)
Nelson’s surgery begins with prayer by the surgical staff.
![Sometimes the operating room resembles a car body shop with trays and trays of tools. Instead of gaining more horsepower, Nelson will regain his ability to walk!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/NelsonSurgery-915x610.jpg)
Sometimes the operating room resembles a car body shop with trays and trays of tools. Instead of gaining more horsepower, Nelson will regain his ability to walk!
![Paulla takes a peek at Kisha’s brace fitting, she never passes up an opportunity to make a new friend!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/PaullaKisha-915x610.jpg)
Paulla takes a peek at Kisha’s brace fitting, she never passes up an opportunity to make a new friend!
Photos by Hope Kim Doit
![It may not be prom season anymore, but Samantha still rocks a beautiful red carpet dress.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Samantha-600x900.jpg)
It may not be prom season anymore, but Samantha still rocks a beautiful red carpet dress.
![There are some things that we just can’t resist, like cute baby cheeks!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/CantResist-915x610.jpg)
There are some things that we just can’t resist, like cute baby cheeks!
![Ian didn’t want to be bored. He taught us a how to play a new game!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Ian-915x610.jpg)
Ian didn’t want to be bored. He taught us a how to play a new game!
![One more pair of casts to wear for a couple weeks and Jaira is almost clubfoot free!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Jaira-915x610.jpg)
One more pair of casts to wear for a couple weeks and Jaira is almost clubfoot free!
![Lexie recovered quickly after surgery. She tried to fill in some time playing with the tablet while waiting to go home.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Lexie-915x610.jpg)
Lexie recovered quickly after surgery. She tried to fill in some time playing with the tablet while waiting to go home.
![While Mae waits for her sister Miles during clinic, she was more than willing to show a sweet smile for the camera.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Mae-915x610.jpg)
While Mae waits for her sister Miles during clinic, she was more than willing to show a sweet smile for the camera.
CURE Uganda
Photos by Christopher Mullen
![Dr. Peter greets Jowasi as he sits on his mother Mbabazi’s lap during morning ward rounds. They returned to CURE because his head was swelling.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Uganda_VI-915x610.jpg)
Dr. Peter greets Jowasi as he sits on his mother Mbabazi’s lap during morning ward rounds. They returned to CURE because his head was swelling.
![Ashim plays with building blocks in the spiritual center playroom.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Uganda_I-2-915x610.jpg)
Ashim plays with building blocks in the spiritual center playroom.
![Dr. Justin places a shunt in Lytone.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Uganda_II-2-915x610.jpg)
Dr. Justin places a shunt in Lytone.
![Ashim finishes his first puzzle, in the spiritual center playroom, as his mother Chemutai watches.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Uganda_III-1-915x610.jpg)
Ashim finishes his first puzzle, in the spiritual center playroom, as his mother Chemutai watches.
![Lytone lays on her bed in the ICU the morning after her operation.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Uganda_IV-2-915x610.jpg)
Lytone lays on her bed in the ICU the morning after her operation.
![Ashim plays with his mother Chemutai and staff members as they pass a small beach ball back and forth about an hour before his surgery.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Uganda_V-1-915x610.jpg)
Ashim plays with his mother Chemutai and staff members as they pass a small beach ball back and forth about an hour before his surgery.
![Dr. Peter greets Jowasi as he sits on his mother Mbabazi’s lap during morning ward rounds. They returned to CURE because his head was swelling.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Uganda_VI-915x610.jpg)
Dr. Peter greets Jowasi as he sits on his mother Mbabazi’s lap during morning ward rounds. They returned to CURE because his head was swelling.
CURE Zambia
Photos by Mubita Simataa
![Robison found a new friend in Jessie. It was a day of fun at the clinic!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/IMG_9787-915x867.jpg)
Robison found a new friend in Jessie. It was a day of fun at the clinic!
![Robert enjoys his work in the laundry. His smile is a testament.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/IMG_9697-915x601.jpg)
Robert enjoys his work in the laundry. His smile is a testament.
![Justin reaches for a balloon as Emily looks on.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/IMG_9754-915x621.jpg)
Justin reaches for a balloon as Emily looks on.
![Zambian smiles and hugs are the hallmark of our warm welcome.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/IMG_9693-915x610.jpg)
Zambian smiles and hugs are the hallmark of our warm welcome.
CURE Ethiopia
Photos by Mieraf Gebresellasie & Bethlehem Teshome
![Meseret loves coming up with different poses for the camera!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Meseret-915x770.jpg)
Meseret loves coming up with different poses for the camera!
![Look at these two adorable kids! Seid wanted a picture holding his favorite little Asia!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Seid-and-Asia-915x610.jpg)
Look at these two adorable kids! Seid wanted a picture holding his favorite little Asia!
![These two have been friends for almost a year now! They love taking pictures together.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Tesfanesh-and-Mariam-915x610.jpg)
These two have been friends for almost a year now! They love taking pictures together.
![This is Mehretab showing off his beautiful smile!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/Mehretab-915x610.jpg)
This is Mehretab showing off his beautiful smile!
CURE Kenya
Photos by Naphtali Foster & Nelson Muoki
![Mercy, one of our CUREkids, has a quiet moment as someone from our spiritual department prays with some of our kiddos in the playroom.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/WIP_WeekMarch20-1-915x610.jpg)
Mercy, one of our CUREkids, has a quiet moment as someone from our spiritual department prays with some of our kiddos in the playroom.
![Being a doctor is a lot of work, but Dr. Watson and Dr. Theuri do it so seamlessly and make it seem rather easy.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/WIP_WeekMarch20-2-915x610.jpg)
Being a doctor is a lot of work, but Dr. Watson and Dr. Theuri do it so seamlessly and make it seem rather easy.
![We have a team visiting this week from the Kenai Spine group, and they brought our kiddos some bubbles. Our CUREkid, John, wanted to blow some of the bubbles at us!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/WIP_WeekMarch20-3-915x610.jpg)
We have a team visiting this week from the Kenai Spine group, and they brought our kiddos some bubbles. Our CUREkid, John, wanted to blow some of the bubbles at us!
![“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/WIP_WeekMarch20-4-915x610.jpg)
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl
![Two are better than one: Micah and his friend were scared to slide on their own so they decided to go down together!](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/WIP_WeekMarch20-5-915x611.jpg)
Two are better than one: Micah and his friend were scared to slide on their own so they decided to go down together!
![Immaculate and Micah raced cars on the hospital corridor. They were having such great time.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/WIP_WeekMarch20-6-915x611.jpg)
Immaculate and Micah raced cars on the hospital corridor. They were having such great time.
![This week our playroom was busy and our kids got to interact and play a card game with a team visiting from Alaska.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/WIP_WeekMarch20-7-915x611.jpg)
This week our playroom was busy and our kids got to interact and play a card game with a team visiting from Alaska.
![Samuel is funny and adorable, this is him standing by a window making funny faces.](https://0515f2af61d5e3d37aec-a1d11e7882f6a6aa49a62729309b6434.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2017/03/WIP_WeekMarch20-8-915x611.jpg)
Samuel is funny and adorable, this is him standing by a window making funny faces.
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