STORIES OF HOPE & COURAGE

Over the years, we have seen many special children, all who
have amazing stories. Although we cannot share them all, we encourage you to take some time to read and watch the incredible journeys some of these children have taken.

They are true “Hope Stories”, filled with courage, love, overcoming challenges, commitment and a whole lot of hope. We thank the dedicated families, donors, surgeons and volunteers who helped these children improve their quality of life!

KEEPING HOPE ALIVE

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2024 - Kevin Chad Dungao
2024 - Kevin Chad Dungao
2024 - Katherin Membreño Perez
2024 - Katherin Membreño Perez
2023 - Sophia Castillo
2023 - Sophia Castillo
2023 – Edith Hernandez Rugama
2023 – Edith Hernandez Rugama
2023 – LJ Resurreccion
2023 – LJ Resurreccion
2022 – Tashona Trim
2022 – Tashona Trim
2022 – Prisca Nworu
2022 – Prisca Nworu
2022 – Claudia Merizalde Figueroa
2022 – Claudia Merizalde Figueroa
2022 – Daveanand Khemraj
2022 – Daveanand Khemraj
2021 – Trixia Leongas
2021 – Trixia Leongas
2021 – Princess Persaud
2021 – Princess Persaud
2020 – Chantal Paulino Brito
2020 – Chantal Paulino Brito
2020 – Grigoriy Atamanenko
2020 – Grigoriy Atamanenko
2019 – Shemaiah Enoe
2019 – Shemaiah Enoe
2019 - Yomali Perera
2019 - Yomali Perera
2019 – Yolanda Adams
2019 – Yolanda Adams
2018 – Edilzar Lopez Esteban
2018 – Edilzar Lopez Esteban
2018 – Kachell Morris
2018 – Kachell Morris
2018 – Samathra Scott
2018 – Samathra Scott
2018 – Isaiah Clarke
2018 – Isaiah Clarke
2017 – Rahsaan Abel
2017 – Rahsaan Abel
2016 – Estefany Santos Rosales
2016 – Estefany Santos Rosales
2016 – Suharshi Dabrera
2016 – Suharshi Dabrera
2014 – Arleth Lopez
2014 – Arleth Lopez

  • "Definitely there are heroes without selfless layers who, with their work, give others the great opportunity to change their lives and that is what SpineHope does. They change lives."

    -Luis Anibal Brito, Loving Father of Chantal Paulino Brito, 2020 Hub Program Patient from the Dominican Republic

  • "SpineHope is a wonderful and beautiful organization filled with persons that are loving, caring and kind hearted, they have saved so many lives and mine also was saved and forever I’m grateful for that."

    -Rahsaan Abel, 2017 Hub Program Participant from the Republic of Guyana

  • "The SpineHope Program was a life changing experience being there and getting the help I need. Because of this program I got to work towards my goal and now I’m a nurse and I’m proud."

    -Kachell Morris, 2018 Hub Program Patient from the Republic of Guyana

  • "Rating my experience with Spinehope, I can say that it was an amazing 11 if the limit was 10. The doctors were kind, patient and everyone from the nurses to the anesthesiologist who was a part of my surgery was all very helpful and encouraging. I had shared many concerns regarding the surgery as I was doubtful but they were reassuring, making my experience the best it could possibly be. Spinehope is a non-profit that not only brings hope but changes lives, and it did for me."

    -Samathra Scott, 2018 Hub Program Patient from the Republic of Guyana

  • "We are from Ukraine! My son has many complex diseases and our path to better health is difficult. They couldn’t help us in Ukraine with one difficult problem … But fate brought us together with the wonderful team Spinehope, which gladly agreed to help us! Not only is this a very qualified care, it is also really free for us (patients)! My son was successfully operated on in Austin, many thanks to Dr. Matthew Geck, Dawn Deakin and everyone involved. We will not forget this! I can’t even imagine how much effort it costs to organize, bring, treat and lead these patients. You are a miracle! Health to you all!"

    -Valeriia Atamanenko, Loving Mother of Grigoriy Atamanenko, 2020 Hub Program Patient from Ukraine

  • SpineHope is a benevolent, caring, supportive, very efficient and productive charity. They have proven to be unbiased and do not discriminate. Their work is grounded in love for humanity. I am grateful to have benifitted from this charity and to have met the wonderful people who sacrifices so much for the benefit of others. Thanks!

    -Desmond Abel, Rahsaan’s Loving Father

  • SpineHope is a very legit and secure non-profit organization that reaches out and help kids all around the world who are in need of medical treatments for various cases of spinal deformities. As someone who actually went through it all, I consider them as the best in the world! Thank you SpineHope..!

    -Suharshi Dabrera, 2016 Hub Program Patient from Sri Lanka

  • On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to thank everyone for my successful surgery and, now, my bright future ahead!

    -Daveanand “Dave” Khemraj, 2022 Hub Program Patient from Guyana

  • The SpineHope Program was a life changing experience being there and getting the help I need. Because of this program I got to work towards my goal and now I’m a nurse and I’m proud.

    -Kachell Morris, 2018 Hub Program Patient from the Republic of Guyana

  • When I had scoliosis, people made fun of me. But at the SpineHope fundraiser I faced many important people and spoke about my condition… and I was given a standing ovation. God truly takes into account your burden and that from your heart. Before I was saddened by the ugly comments made towards me, but now I feel honored by the glory of God. If you are in need of something, ask God, for he will hear you.

    -Family of 2014 Hub Program Patient, Arleth Lopez, from Guatemala

  • I am thankful for the rest of my life because you accepted me to come here to Austin, Texas to help me straighten my spine. Thank you for not leaving us and taking good care of us while we stay here for a while. I am also thankful to the sponsors and the ones who donated for travel and medical costs. Do you know that you fulfilled my long dream of having surgery to straighten my spine and you gave me a new life too. I’m really grateful because I met you guys and I also met those people in the hospital…Once again thank you SpineHope for changing my life forever. And now I’m scoliosis free!

    -Trixia Leongas, 2021 Hub Program Patient from the Philippines

  • God showed me his great love and mercy for the life of my daughter through the organization of SpineHope. I don’t know how to repay you for all the support that we have received. With a very grateful heart, I say thank you very much. May God bless you all. – Wilson

    -Family of 2014 Hub Program Patient, Arleth Lopez, from GuatemalaDescription goes here

  • “You made possible the desires of our hearts and especially Angelina's. Today, she is enjoying good health, feeling confident, proud and happy with her body without more pain in her back, happy and accomplished wearing the clothes she always wanted to wear, without pain. Thank you SpineHope, thank you to all the sponsors who made Angelina's surgery possible and a reality. Even though she is still in the recovery process and adapting to her new spine, the positive changes in her can be seen and felt. Thank you all, hugs!”

    – Elizabethe Fortiche Abea, mother of Angelina Fortiche (May 2023 SpineHope Surgical Patient in Nicaragua)

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