Office of Advancement
Operation Rainbow
Overview
Michael S. Goldwasser, D.D.S., M.D., and Clinical Professor of Surgery, leads local participation in Operation Rainbow, an organization that offers free cleft lip and palate repair for children around the world. Annually, Dr. Goldwasser and a local team of nurses and surgeons travel to countries such as Venezuela, Mexico, or the Philippines to bring this life-changing program to the children in those communities. Whether Dr. Goldwasser works under the auspices of Operation Rainbow, or goes independently with his own team, his group is financed solely by contributions from its own members—including the purchasing of supplies. As Dr. Goldwasser always takes a student with him, this program also offers a special opportunity for College of Medicine students to participate. Dr. Goldwasser has earned the Champaign International Humanitarian Award for his wonderful work. |
 Children in Ghana |
