Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, University Health partner for no-cost reconstructive surgeries for kids The surgeries offer a life-changing opportunity for babies, children and teens
Registration for no-cost child reconstructive surgeries is open (2025)
SAN ANTONIO – Fresh Start Surgical Gifts is accepting applications for no-cost reconstructive surgeries for kids. Conditions from birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease are treated at no cost to the patients.
Surgery Weekends are held annually, providing transformative reconstructive surgeries performed by volunteer medical professionals, and every child receives the highest quality medical care during and after their surgery.
To learn more about the qualification process and to submit an application , visit the Fresh Start Surgical Gifts website . For questions or more information, contact angela@freshstart.org
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