Carlos Figueroa

Carlos Figueroa / Guatemala Healing Hand's November 2025 Service Trip

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I was born in a small, humble town in Guatemala—a place that taught me the value of perseverance, community, and compassion. After immigrating to the United States, I was given the opportunity to follow my passion and become a pediatric anesthesiologist. Now, I have the profound honor of returning to the country that shaped me, to care for children in need of life-changing orthopedic surgeries.


This mission is deeply personal. It’s a chance to give back to the families and communities that remind me of my own beginnings—to bring comfort, healing, and hope to children who deserve every opportunity to thrive. My greatest joy lies in knowing that through safe and compassionate anesthesia care, I can help make these transformations possible—one child, one surgery, one heartbeat at a time.

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  • Geovani Garcia

    $154.35 / 18 days ago

    Carlitos Como estas?te saluda Geovani Garcia Se Que te acuerdan de mi vivo en trapiche tambien pero resido en Flanders NY,te quiero dar las gracias por lo que ases por los niños de nuestro paiz que dios te vendiga siempre y espero verte en febrero aya donde tu papa en trapiche.gracias!

  • Sami Nopanen

    $50.00 / 28 days ago

  • Andrew Armanious

    $102.90 / 38 days ago

  • Robert Coleman

    $25.00 / 38 days ago

    Carlos, Good luck in your travels and lending a helpful hand to the people of Guatemala. It was a pediatric anesthesiologist that helped me and my son through his emergency at 13 months… removing an enlarged calcium stone from his kidney. Keep doing the good work you do!!!

  • Jonathan Lestingi

    $123.48 / 40 days ago

  • Smith Brett

    $102.90 / 42 days ago

  • Kasi Lombardo

    $102.90 / 42 days ago

    Thank you and be safe. “There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to helping others without expecting anything in return.” Nelson Mandela

  • Catherine Patrone

    $77.18 / 43 days ago

    What a great opportunity to help these children! It’s always wonderful to give back!

  • Nicki Mazza

    $25.73 / 43 days ago

    I am so proud of you Carlos! Be brilliant luv

  • Kathryn Swezey Swezey

    $50.00 / 44 days ago

  • Lauren OHearn

    $50.00 / 44 days ago

  • Lorena Mancino

    $50.00 / 45 days ago

    This is awesome Carlos, good luck!!

  • Jorge Lopez

    $200.00 / 45 days ago

    Thank you for being a genuine person loko. Dios de bendiga

  • Kathleen Ciancio

    $50.00 / 45 days ago

  • Mauricio Amaya

    $102.90 / 45 days ago

    Great work brother!

  • Denizzie KEARNS

    $50.00 / 45 days ago

    Congratulations, Carlos! Keep changing the world!

  • Scott Benenati

    $50.00 / 46 days ago

    Such a great cause. God speed.

  • Anonymous

    $154.35 / 46 days ago

    Much respect. 🫡

  • Camille Pedersen

    $50.00 / 46 days ago

  • Lauren Logue

    $100.00 / 46 days ago

    This is amazing that you are able to do this and give back to help others.

  • Alessandro Del Priore

    $51.45 / 46 days ago

    Cheers

  • MARYANN MELUCCI

    $100.00 / 46 days ago

    Your patients are so blessed to have you as their anesthesiologist !

  • Dana Illiano

    $100.00 / 46 days ago

    Honored to support such an inspiring mission, and an incredible team bringing healing and hope to children in Guatemala.

  • Matthew Baluyut

    $40.00 / 46 days ago

    Great to see the work you've accomplished so far since Stony Brook! Best of luck!

  • Bridget Pisaneschi

    $102.90 / 46 days ago

    So proud of the work you will be doing to help children in need! Mr. Rogers said “look for the helpers” and you are in fact those helpers! Thank you for dedicating your time and talents to individuals who will surely benefit!

About

As I prepare to return to Guatemala to care for children in need of orthopedic surgery, I humbly ask for your support. Donations will go directly toward equipping our volunteer medical team with the supplies and resources necessary to provide safe and compassionate anesthesia care.


Every contribution—no matter the size—helps us deliver life-changing procedures to children who might otherwise go without treatment. Your generosity will not only help heal their hands and arms, but also restore their confidence, independence, and ability to embrace a brighter future.


Together, we can bring hope, healing, and the gift of possibility back home.