Fresh Start Surgical Gifts has been transforming children's lives since 1991 and 100% of contributions go directly to medical programs. Every day, our mission at Fresh Start comes to life as we change the lives of disadvantaged infants, children, and teens with physical & cosmetic deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, disease, or abuse through the gift of reconstructive and plastic surgery. Whether it’s a cleft lip palate or a scar created by abuse or burns, Fresh Start is committed to seeing that every child with a physical deformity is given the opportunity to have a positive self-image, thereby enriching the lives of both the receiver and the giver.

Fresh Start offers a range of services to ensure that every child receives high-quality, personalized care until the best possible outcome has been achieved. 

• Surgery Weekends
• Restorative & Orthodontic Dental Clinics
• Preventative Care/Dental Education
• Support Services
• Speech Therapy
• Laser Clinics

Click here for the partial List of Surgical Procedures Performed at Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.

Dental Clinics are where we perform nonprofit gum grafting surgery and many are held multiple times annually with the help of our expert dental team.

Every child receives the highest quality medical care, regardless of the family’s ability to pay.

Surgery weekends take place in San Diego 6 -7 times per year at The Fresh Start Clinic at Rady Children’s Hospital where Fresh Start’s vision comes to life. Our partner here in San Antonio will be University Health.

Interested in applying for children’s medical treatments through Fresh Start Surgical Gifts? If your condition matches the criteria, go to the Application Form to apply for medical care through our online process.

For more information on how to become a Fresh Start patient click here.