Dear Fara Foundation Supporters,
It brings us great joy to share that earlier this spring, we hosted one of the most impactful varicose vein medical missions we’ve ever undertaken—with unforgettable results. Held during the final week of April and the first week of May, this mission united a remarkable team of four vein specialists—three from Canada and one from the United States—with our dedicated staff at Clinica Fara in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. The collaboration between our local medical team and the visiting specialists was nothing short of inspiring, blending international expertise with local commitment to bring healing and hope to every patient treated.
Months before the team arrived, our clinic staff worked tirelessly to ensure each patient was medically fit for treatment. Many were unaware of underlying conditions like high blood pressure or elevated glucose levels until their pre-mission evaluations. Through coordinated care and education, patients gained control of their health and were able to safely undergo procedures that would significantly improve their quality of life.
This level of planning and compassion made the mission a true success—and now, long after the visiting team has returned home, its impact continues. Many patients suffering from chronic leg ulcers now visits Clinica Fara weekly for wound care, and we are thrilled to report ongoing, visible healing. These moments remind us that the mission wasn’t just about procedures—it was about transformation.
Steps Toward Healing
- A man who had struggled since a stroke learned to walk with greater balance and now sits and stands on his own.
- A child who had lost the ability to stand after an illness was lovingly re-trained to rise again.
- Several wound care patients—who had developed shuffling gaits due to pain—were taught to walk with strength and rhythm once more, helping circulate healthy blood through their legs and speed their healing.
