Teretoriano

Teretoriano was referred to ROMAC by the Biro Pite Clinic in Timor-Leste. He had been diagnosed with a Wilm’s tumour of the kidney. As his mother had suffered TB, Teretoriano’s grandmother Claudina had to accompanied him. He arrived very ill and had to have immediate surgery

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Isac

Isac, an extremely ill 14y.o. boy from Timor-Leste was referred to ROMAC with a suspected benign brain lesion. He had lost all sight in his left-eye and had only partial sight in the right-eye.

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A very happy Kachico recovering after his operation

Kachico

At 3 years Kachico had an accident which resulted in a long nail entering his head. The nail was removed but metal fragments had been left behind. This caused infections and the formation of a large lesion which continued to weep. Kachico was also suffering from headaches and fits.

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Heldericky having US on hisleg

Heldericky

Heldericky (aka Ricky) had a vascular malformation in his leg, which meant the leg muscles did not develop normally and he had chronic pain.

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Lydia Ko with ROMAC patient Clara at RMH

Clara

Lydia Ko took time out from golf to visit children and their families staying at Ronald McDonald House (RMH). She has been an ambassador for Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) since 2013.

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Celestina recovering after heart surgery at the RCH Melb

Celestina

Working together we can achieve miracles! ROMAC teamed up with the new Global Program at Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and Children’s First Foundation to not only save a life but to make a whole new future for Tina.

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