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We met Ramon Antonio on our Fall 2009 Surgical Mission.
At the age of 30, Ramon wanted to begin first grade. His family would not send him to school as a child due to his cleft lip and palate. He heard about our mission via the radio and came to us because his first grade teacher told him he needed to speak better if he was to do well in school. JLMF visited his home prior to surgery and discovered that he had not had the operation before now because they did not have a radio or TV so they were not aware of our previous missions, and certainly could not afford to do this privately.

Ramon's goal is to become a cook. He loves to cook and we were able to get a taste of his abilities while visiting his home. JLMF is happy to report that Ramon successfully completed a 5-hour operation and now intends to go to school.

Dr. Judith Lombeida's Legacy
The Judith Lombeida Medical Foundation was founded in memory and in honor of Colonel Judith Lombeida, MD for the purpose of continuing her legacy of serving the critical medical needs of poor indigenous people in Central and South America.

The foundation, a non-profit corporation, was founded shortly after her tragic death in July 2006.

Curing her lifetime and 19-year career in the United States Air Force, Colonel Lombeida participated and led many medical missions, serving thousands of needy patients. For her passion and dedication, Dr. Lombeida was awarded one of Ecuador's highest military medals, "The Star of the Armed Forces," making her the only woman to receive this prestigious honor.

	EVENTS
>	2011 JLMF Golf Tourney Thank you to all Sponsors and Participants in our 4th Annual Memorial Golf Tourney. Click here to view photos!


	NEWS
>	2011 Surgical Mission in Salinas, Ecuador A surgical cleft lip/palate and dental mission to Ecuador's most western coastline.. Click here to view photos!

>	April 2011 Dental Mission a huge success! Over 420 patients were treated in the towns of Malingu Pamba, Guaranda and Riobamba. Photos coming soon!

>	Spring 2010 Dental Mission Over 570 patients were treated, providing approximately $85,000 of free dental care. Click here to view photos!


	MISSION INFO
>	Upcoming Major Medical Mission: August 2-12, 2012 Central Highlands of Ecuador JLMF will be performing a major medical mission which will include the disciplines of pediatrics, OB/GYN, internal medicine, optometry and dentistry. We anticipate seeing 2500 patients. CONTACT US today for more info or to volunteer.

>	Upcoming Surgical Mission: November 2-11, 2012 Salinas, Ecuador JLMF will be returning to Salinas, Ecuador for a cleft lip/cleft palate and hand surgery mission. CONTACT US today for more info or to volunteer.

A first generation immigrant to the U.S.
from her native country of Ecuador, the
foundation continues Judith's legacy in
support of the people of Ecuador, whom
she so loved, by performing clinical and
surgical medical missions.

Serving the medical needs of Ecuador.

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