Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Expands Services to Inland Empire

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens with physical deformities through the gift of free reconstructive surgery and other healthcare services, expands its services to the Inland Empire.

The expansion aims to reach families throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties affected by cosmetic and physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease, and are in need of medical care. Fresh Start also treats common conditions that cause low-self esteem among children, including but not limited to: scars or birthmarks, misshapen ears and Strabismus (crossed eyes).

“Fresh Start has provided free-of-cost medical care valued at over $33 million for over 7,000 children since inception,” said Fresh Start CEO Shari Brasher. “We are looking forward to expanding our outreach and invite local families to enroll in our medical program, regardless of whether they are uninsured or in need of financial support.”

Fresh Start hosts six Surgery Weekends annually where world-renowned plastic surgeons donate their time to provide free surgery for kids in need of deformity procedures. Fresh Start also provides Dental Clinics that are held 13 to 14 times a year to provide services ranging from restorative and orthodontic work for children with cleft lip or palate, to fillings and more basic care.

Fresh Start is currently accepting families suffering from physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease. There is no waitlist for local patients.

For more information, contact Fresh Start Medical Program Services Manager Lupita Morales at Lupita@FreshStart.org.