Stories & Articles
Operation Blessing is committed to help transform people’s lives – from one who is desperate to one who is full of hope. But we cannot do so on our own. We need YOUR HELP.
Brighter smile ahead
At just fifteen years old, Zekiya Calvario had a burden to bear—a relentless toothache that had plagued her for a month due to stubborn tooth decay. For weeks, she endured excruciating pain, relying solely on antibiotics. But hope, as the saying goes, always remains....
Reaching new heights
Liezel's story isn't one of despair. Thanks to the support of Operation Blessing’s Life-Changing Surgery and Tebow CURE Hospital, Liezel underwent a series of surgeries that corrected her condition. Today, she stands tall without the need for assistance and walks...
Patient with rare eye ailment received medical assistance
Blindsided by a diagnosis she'd never heard of—Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome (VKH)—Ana felt overwhelmed and uncertain about what lay ahead. Though she was familiar with other eye ailments, this particular condition was entirely new to her. “It was severely painful,...
Enduring an injury
Working hard to support his family, Alexander De Leon was taking on extra work as a plumber after his regular job. One day, as he was riding home on his motorbike, he got a flat tire and crashed into some rocks by the roadside. The accident left Alexander with serious...
Donor Turned Volunteer: Marilyn’s Journey with Operation Blessing
Marilyn Teodoro, a 50-year-old businesswoman, embodies the spirit of giving. A long-time Operation Blessing (OB) donor, her journey took a powerful turn when she finally joined the mission as a volunteer. Here’s what she has to say: “OB’s medical missions is different...
“There are people who have sight but are unable to see light in their lives because they don’t know God.”
“There are people who have sight but are unable to see light in their lives because they don’t know God.” This was the deep realization of 71-year-old Elito Arizala, who has been blind for more than a decade, the first patient in line during our Medical Brigade in...
From cruel taunts to confident steps
More than four years ago, Norie's husband died due to complications from arthritis. Despite this, the 39-year-old mother of three showed strength, taking on the roles of both father and mother for her children. Her youngest, Shameber, was born with clubfoot, which...
Hit and run victim finds relief in a Mobile Clinic mission
While carrying out her duties as a street sweeper in Bagong Silang, Caloocan, 48-year-old Catherine Gilles was hit by a fast-approaching car, leaving her left leg bruised and injured. This incident has made it difficult for her to walk, forcing her to take days off...
𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐚𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐲𝐚𝐰𝐧?
Such is the case of 75-year-old Manuel Montecarlo, one of our patients from Medical Brigade Masbate, whose jaw was dislocated about a month ago. “It was just a normal day. I just yawned like I normally do. Then I felt a click on my jaw area. It was painful!” Manuel...
A day of fun and learning
Quietly engaged in play within the kinetic sand area of Kidzoona at SM North Edsa, Jann molded the sand into various forms. His mother, Anabelle, observed from a distance, filled with joy seeing her little boy enjoying the moment. Anabelle revealed that initially, she...
At God’s appointed time
Gliesa experienced the fulfillment of her long-standing prayers, as promised in Isaiah 60:22 – "when the time is right, the Lord will make it happen." Born with clubfoot and enduring childhood teasing, she prayed for the necessary surgery to correct her condition....
A healing smile: Life-Changing Surgery story
Jun, 3, was born with a cleft lip. He belongs to the Matigsalug Tribe, which lives in a mountainous community in Davao City. His parents were told that Jun needed surgery immediately to prevent infections in the future. However, they cannot afford the surgery to...