St. Andrew's Children's Clinic

Thursday Miracles

St. Andrew's Children's Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nondenominational, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide free medical treatment for disabled children of impoverished parents from Mexico, using medical and lay volunteers from both sides of the border. It is a unique international expression of compassion and caring and brings health healing and hope to the children and their families. The Clinic was founded in 1973 by concerned individuals in Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Mexico. It is the longest running border health project in the US. The children we care for have a variety of serious medical problems, including cerebral palsy, orthopedic, vision, speech and hearing conditions, often requiring surgery and extended care. The Clinic is held the first Thursday of each month (except July) and treats 200-300 children each Clinic day.

94% of each dollar raised goes directly into care for the children!

In 2006 the following miracles were made possible for over 2,000 Mexican infants and Children:

2,331 Clinic visits by volunteer doctors
93 Prostheses (legs, arms, eyes)
116 Office visits (USA and Mexico)
112 Pairs of Orthotic footwear
l,816 Medication prescriptions filled
39 Hearing aids
332 Medical diagnostic tests
89 Pairs of eyeglasses
25 Orthopedic surgeries
5 Eye surgeries
35 Cleft Palate surgeries

Also received were wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, food, nutritional supplements, adaptive equipment, personal care items, clothing, toys and lots of love.

Special Report from The University of Arizona (UA) Department of Journalism

UA Journalism's Border Beat & Frontera 360 Special Report presents an in-depth look at St. Andrew's Children's Clinic. Click on the image below to view the Special Report.