15/10/2026
๐ Aprilโs Journey: Four Years of Hope
When we first met April at just six months old, she was a healthy, smiling baby, born with a unilateral complete cleft.
In October 2022, with the support of Abounding in Love and our partnership with Operation Smile, April received her cleft lip surgery at Cebu City Medical Center.
A few months later, her family faced a heartbreaking loss when her father passed away. April and her mother moved to Bohol, and with her mother working to support their needs, her cleft palate treatment had to wait.
Four years later, Aprilโs journey reached another important milestone. On October 8, 2026, she successfully underwent her cleft palate surgery through an Operation Smile Philippines - Cebu Center of Excellence medical mission.
Aprilโs story reminds us that every childโs journey is different. Sometimes, treatment takes time, and families need support along the way.
We are grateful to Operation Smile and everyone who helped connect April and her family with the care she needed. At Abounding in Love, we remain committed to helping families find their way to treatment and giving children like April the opportunity for a healthier future.
Help us reach more families who need cleft care. Visit aboundinginlove.org to learn more about our work and how you can be part of their journey. ๐