The team checks into the hotel.

Michelle Beard instructs the floor nurses on charting.

One year old Sabastian and his mother wait for surgery to close his open palate.

Eight year old Abigail smiles after the removal of her very large tonsils.

Eight year old Janny enjoys coloring with her mom after a successful tonsillectomy.

Sonia, 48 yrs. old, was deaf in both ears. After a successful stapedectomy, she no longer needs to read lips or wear her hearing aid!

Victor, an 8 yr. old orphan, is enjoying all the attention after a successful tonsillectomy!

Dr. Charlie Gross (seated) talks to his team of surgeons.

Dr. Tommy Sutton explains the anesthesia to a patient before surgery.

Nine year old Pedro enjoys ice cream after a successful tonsillectomy.

Sonia Elias checks Jacobo's blood pressure after surgery.

Roommates Sonia and Elsa have become special friends. Both came in deaf in both ears and have now had their hearing restored.

Julia before surgery.

Humberto, 33 yrs. old, had nasal polyps obstructing both nostrils. He is now breathing through his nose for the first time in 12 years!