CURE’s Mission:

answering God’s call

Jesus called His disciples to heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God (Luke 9:2). Together, with the help of our faithful supporters, CURE is responding to that call. For more than 25 years, we have provided life-changing surgical care in a gospel-centered environment.

Surgical and Ministry Care

We envision a world where children living with life-limiting disabilities like clubfoot, cleft lip/palate, knock knees, bowed legs, and hydrocephalus can heal from their conditions and reach their full potential. Without treatment, these children are more vulnerable and left suffering on the fringes of society.

In addition to world-class surgical care, CURE ministers to the emotional and spiritual needs of our patients and their communities. At CURE hospitals, our staff is trained to reflect kingdom values in their work and to seek opportunities to share God’s love in word and deed. We serve children regardless of gender, ethnicity or religion.

Lifelong impact

Since the first hospital opened in 1998, CURE has completed more than 5.3 million patient visits, performed more than 330,000 life-changing surgeries, and reached more than 1 million people with the gospel message.

About CURE Canada

CURE International Canada is an independent CA charity providing fundraising and project support to the CURE International network, working to improve the quality of life for children living with correctable disabilities.

Board of Directors 

Meet the business owners and Christ-centered leaders advancing CURE’s mission to provide life-changing surgeries and proclaim the kingdom of God.

  • President of Cressman Developments Ltd.

    CURE International Canada President/Board Chairman—Board Member Since 2014

    Duane is the founder of Cressman Homes Ltd., a real estate development company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has been involved in developing residential real estate across Western Canada for the past 35+ years. Duane has served on many industry-related boards at local, provincial, and national levels, as well as in his local church and other parachurch ministries. Duane and his wife, Lori, were first introduced to CURE in 2010. Their connection and passion grew as they met the international hospital staff dedicated to serving children in need.

  • Principal of Effa Consulting

    CURE International Canada Treasurer—Board Member Since 2015

    Dan is a CPA with a diverse career, including roles as a corporate CFO, business owner, and currently in business development in commercial finance. He has also started a second career as a landscape designer. Dan lives in Lake Country, BC. He has been actively involved in his churches, currently leading a financial discipleship course.

    While in Surrey, BC, he chaired the board of the Surrey Foundation. Dan discovered CURE at a Chris Tomlin concert in 2015 and joined its Canadian board as Treasurer the same year.

  • President of Grainridge Enterprise Ltd.

    CURE International Canada Secretary—Board Member Since 2018

    Larry, with his wife, Valerie, is the owner/operator of Grainridge Enterprises Ltd., a farming company based in Elbow, Saskatchewan. They have been farming for over 40 years and are very active in their church and community. Larry and Val were in full-time ministry in Maui for nearly six years. In 2018, they were invited to visit CURE hospitals in Africa and immediately fell in love with CURE’s ministry. Larry became a board member the following year.

  • Managing Partner of Royal LePage

    Board Member Since 2016

    Brad is retired from Royal LePage, an independent real estate firm and one of Manitoba’s largest brokerages, where he served as a Managing Partner. He has served on a number of industry-related boards, as well as various church boards in his community. Brad was introduced to CURE International in 2012 and quickly gravitated to the CURE family. Brad and his wife, Miriam, reside in Brandon, Manitoba, for half the year and spend the other half in Phoenix, Arizona.

  • Former NHL Defenseman

    Board Member Since 2017

    Randy Manery is a former NHL defenseman who played 11 seasons for the Detroit Red Wings, the Atlanta Flames, and the LA Kings. An NHL All-Star in 1973, Randy retired in 1980, having played almost 600 games. For the next decade Randy owned and operated a series of small businesses before answering the call to serve. Since 1990, Randy has served as a development director for three international Christian ministries—Haggai Institute, Stephens Children, and CURE International.

  • Chartered Investment Manager

    Board Member Since 2021

    Dave specializes in helping business owners and professionals build and protect their wealth. He immensely enjoys God’s great creation and spending time outdoors as much as possible with his wife, Christy, and their five kids. Dave, who is passionate about helping those less fortunate, has served on local foundations and his church board. He considers it a privilege to be a part of CURE International Canada.

  • President of The Legacy Group

    Board Member Since 2023

    Rob has been involved in the financial services industry for more than 35 years. Rob was touched by the Lord in his early twenties and has served on the boards of various churches and Youth for Christ. Rob has experienced short-term missions in Colombia and Mexico and has a heart for helping those in developing nations. He is excited about what CURE is doing to provide life-changing medical treatment and lead people to Jesus.