Ukraine Global Outreach Program

We are proud to be collaborating with Dr. Igor Kurilets (International Neurosurgery Center in Kiev), and the nonprofits, Razom for Ukraine and the National Foundation for Scoliosis in Ukraine, to build a pediatric spine program for Ukrainian children suffering from severe spinal deformities and other complex spine conditions. In addition to providing charity spine surgery and post-operative care to children in need, this program will offer training and education to surgeons, medical staff, and medical students in the region on advanced surgical techniques and spine safety protocols.

SpineHope is grateful to our supporters for this program as we look towards the future, including the Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA, Oksana Makarova, the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington DC, and the Ukraine Ministry of Health. We look forward to building long term partnerships and an impactful pediatric spine program together.

Thank you to the team of outstanding volunteers willing to donate their time and talents to make miracles happen.

Our inaugural surgical trip took place October 7-13, 2019 at the Stryi Central District Hospital. The trip was a success.

Thank you to the following SpineHope volunteers who made this trip possible:

  • Matthew Geck, Spine Surgeon

  • Luke Tomycz, Neurosurgeon

  • Jorge Guerrero, Anesthesiologist

  • Brandon Black, Medtronic Implant/Product Representative

  • Bridges Gordy, NuVasive Neuromonitoring Tech

  • Kimberley King, Co-Onsite Coordinator

  • Anya Siryk, Co-Onsite Coordinator/Translator

We are deeply appreciative of the volunteers who donated their time and resources to join the SpineHope team as well as the host hospital team, all dedicated to launching a sustainable program that will impact Ukrainian children for years to come. A special thank you to Medtronic (donated critical implants and biologics for this trip), as well as NuVasive (donated neuromonitoring services).

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Thank for supporting our mission to help transform children's lives worldwide through spine surgery, education and research. Your gift will help us continue our life-changing programs and keep hope alive for children afflicted with debilitating spinal deformities and complex spine disorders. Together we are helping mend spines and give impacted children the opportunity to live fuller and healthier lives!