Dunia is a true inspiration. After winning the New York State Wrestling Championship as an eighth grader in 2022, Dunia’s incredible journey continued as he recently placed 3rd in the tournament. He even was featured on ESPN. Dunia’s unwavering dedication to his craft and his determination to pursue his dreams are truly inspiring. We are […]
The Times Beacon Record wrote an article highlighting the Smile Rescue Fund for Kids and our newest beneficiary, Dunia Sibomana. Check it out here: http://tbrnewsmedia.com/long-island-group-rescues-little-boys-smile/
Dear Smile Rescue Fund Friends and Family, Dunia (we had formerly been referring to him as Erick) arrived at JFK last week and has been settling in with his host family, the Creans, nicely. He’s an adorable little boy with a lot of spirit despite his circumstances and condition: he’s 8 years old, and weighs […]
Dear Smile Rescue Fund Friends, We have great news: Erick will be arriving on November 21st to begin his treatment journey. A reminder that Erick (8 years old) was attacked by a chimpanzee in his home country, The Republic of the Congo. Though he (miraculously) survived, his face was left extremely disfigured. Read the entire story […]
We would like to thank Mark Remigio from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for becoming our first Corporate Sponsor. Mark presented Dr. Klempner with a check for $1000 which will be utilized for the next child in need of life changing surgery. With Saline back home studying hard at her boarding school, SRFK is hard at […]
I just got an email update from Duncan. He reports that Saline is doing well and will also be beginning her next school session this week. It is with much pride that I can report that we now have nine (9) 5000 litre clean water collection tanks in place, 214 solar lamps and an active […]
It is with mixed emotions that I write this post. It has been one year since Saline stepped off the plane at JFK with a small bundle of her belongings in her hands and hope in her eyes. She had her face covered to avoid attracting attention as she held Duncan’s hand. That day she […]
I am happy to report to you that we have now received all the items that you helped raise funds to buy. The last bit, the wheelchairs, was not easy because of the many hurdles the transporter lay on our way and it made me take such a long time that caused a lot of […]
For those of you who have followed the journey of Saline, you know that while she is here in America, receiving life changing surgeries, she has also sparked in everyone an urgency to bring Light, Educational Support, and Clean Water to her village. There has been great progress in all of these areas. Today […]
Here is a quick progress update on Saline and the African Project to bring clean water, solar lighting and training for the challenged children in the village. 1) Saline has been undergoing a series of fluid injections in order to expand her skin in anticipation of her next surgery which has been scheduled for Monday, […]
