Lesly and her son, Alexander
By Shaili Patel, (High School Junior with extensive Interface volunteer hours (2023,2024,2025,2026).
When Lesly first held her newborn son, Alexander, she noticed a small cleft on his lip—something no one had informed her of during her pregnancy. Despite her immense joy, the unexpected discovery filled her with worry.
That was when a doctor told her about InterFace Kids, a volunteer group of healthcare providers who travel to Mexicali twice a year to perform free reconstructive...

