By Kelly Shank – Recently we shared a behind-the-scenes story about our medical staff, Doc and Mirna. This week we’d like to share good news about a few of our children, as well as an update from Doc about our home. According to Doc’s evaluations, approximately 30% of our children have a condition...
By Dr. Francisco Castro (Medical Director) – Second of two parts In my last blog, I talked about our success last year with the child care program at Dorie’s Promise. Today, I want to relate personal stories about three children whose lives have been impacted dramatically by Forever Changed...
By Dr. Francisco Castro (Medical Director) – First of two parts Every year at Dorie’s Promise has been a special one, and this past year was no exception. During 2016, we provided shelter for dozens of kids, but much more than that as we met many other prerequisites for a happy life. Our...
By MJ Zelya – Mario came to Dorie’s Promise in 2012. He was at a low weight after being born prematurely and had physical and neurological issues. Once he turned 1, Dr. Castro found some abnormal arm movements and diagnosed Mario with a tic after seizures were ruled out. Dr. Castro...
By Dr. Francisco Castro – We believe that good health depends on dynamic but stable relationships among biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors. A comprehensive and integral health system should become involved in attending to such factors. Our system utilizes four health...
Some reflections on my experience as a physician and pediatrician at Dorie’s Promise, serving orphans and battered, abused, neglected Guatemalan children: In my youth I was attracted to, and still am, to three different fields of study: anthropology, architecture, and medicine. I learned, in...
By MJ Zelaya- Silvia, age 8, has always been known for being very intelligent and energetic — ever since she was a toddler, in fact. At school she excels in her PE classes (we had noticed she was very good at sports). She loves running, jumping, and the challenge of athletics. That gave us the...
By Dr. Castro- It is my pleasure to announce that we are doing great in the health department. Our children have been healthy, and we have had a wonderful time with them. Like every family we have had our share of colds and flus, but thank God we haven’t had any difficult sicknesses. The one real...
By Bradley Burck- Sitting in a crowded restaurant on Father’s Day, I heard my cell phone ping — a new email had just arrived. It was Sunday and I was surrounded by family, enjoying a day meant to celebrate fatherhood, so I was not about to look at it. But at that moment, I heard a little voice in...
By Dr. Francisco Castro-Barillas- I want to give you a report on our Health Program at Dorie’s Promise, outlining our achievements in the previous year and our successful support of the care provided to our children. This program has been an invaluable support to Forever Changed and Dorie’s...
Our goal this year is to raise $32,400 to cover the costs for our medical program. Here’s what that includes for the year: $16,000 — Dr. Castro’s salary $8,000 — Nurse salary $1,400 — Office space $2,000 — Supplies, prescriptions, medicine $1,000 —...
Earlier we shared the story of Dulce Maria, an infant who came into our care small and sickly. Thanks to Doctor Castro and our medical team she got the care she needed. Dr. Castro continues to monitor her health, growth, and development. I am happy to report that her health continues to improve as...