The FOOT Foundation (Florida O & P Outreach Team) is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity.
All donations are tax deductible.
We are so grateful to our friends, family and sponsors for your constant support. You are the reason we can make moments like this possible!
We would like to especially thank an organization that supports us year after year. The Notorious Krewe of Peg Leg Pirates is always such a huge source of encouragement and support. We are forever grateful for their friendship.
OUR EFFORTS ABROAD
2019 TRIP TO ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA
In August 2019, we journeyed to the Antigua clinic to continue providing services to the resident children at the Hermano Pedro facility. We were able to build and provide braces for 10 more children. While it was definitely an accomplishment, the facility holds nearly 300 children. We always leave feeling defeated that we could not do more. But the amount of good we do each year with very little resources is truly miraculous.
Take a look at our photos from this trip and thank you for all of your love and support!
2019 TRIP TO GUATEMALA CITY
In June, 2019, The FOOT Foundation again traveled to Guatemala City. The waiting room was full by 7:00 am and we worked many hours to make sure all of the children (and even some adults) were cared for. Their smiles make all the work so worthwhile!
Our friend Mike Traina joined us again to provide his artistic talent. To make the visits a little nicer for the kids, Mike sketched and painted amazing scenes on the walls of the patient rooms. You should have seen the kids light up when they saw the bright colors and fun characters. Thank you Mike for donating your time and talent to improving lives. You are a real treasure!
Thank you to everyone who continues to support us. Without you, none of this would be possible. Please view the photos to the right to see more!
2019 TRIP TO ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA
In February, 2019, The FOOT Foundation was able to provide helping hands to many children at our Antigua clinic. The days were long but the smiles make up for the hours of work!
Two of our Foundation friends decided to make this trip with us. Ludi and Lissette gave their time, talent and treasure to lend a much needed helping hand to many children at our clinic hospital. They worked harder than ever imagined, and left feeling lighter on their feet! It is amazing how a simple act of charity can give you such joy and renewed spirit.
This was also our son Giovanni's first trip to Antigua. After proving himself at our city clinic last year, he welcomed the challenge to join us again. View the photos to the right to see our fruitful trip. We can't wait to see them all again in the fall.
2018 TRIP TO GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA
In July, 2018, The FOOT Foundation completed another successful clinic in Guatemala. We worked many hours, but the smiles more than made up for it!
View the photos to the left to see our amazing trip. We are always so grateful to see these sweet children and wonderful, giving families.
This trip was special because our 12 year-old son made his first trip with us. It has been a wish that he would be interested in continuing our Foundation's Mission and Legacy. He was an amazing addition and worked so hard to improve the lives of many children. I hope he continues to join us for many years to come!
2018 TRIP TO ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA
It was a dream nearly 10 years in the making. In 2017, The FOOT Foundation finally opened a second clinic located in Antigua, Guatemala. There are so many children in the area who need our services. We proudly held our inaugural clinic in May, 2018.
View the photos to the left to see our amazing trip. We are so grateful to our friends, family and sponsors for your constant support. You are the reason we can make moments like this possible!
2017 TRIP TO GUATEMALA
In September, 2017, The FOOT Foundation completed a terrific clinic in Guatemala. We worked nearly 100 hours over 6 days. We returned home physically exhausted, but our hearts were full.
View the photos to the left to see our amazing trip. We are always so thankful to meet these wonderful, giving families. They are the reason we work so hard each year.
We are so grateful to our friends, family and sponsors for your constant support. You are the reason we can make moments like this possible!
This precious boy took his first steps. It's hard not to feel his excitement with that amazing smile! Watch him go!
We are excited to announce that our SECOND clinic, located in Antigua, Guatemala, is now complete. We spent a few days here during our trip to get everything ready to go. Our first clinic will take place in May, 2018! Please click on the photo below to see this beautiful facility.
We always work hard to collect gently used medical parts, supplies to help us serve a greater population. We also take new socks and shoes so that children who wear orthotic braces and prosthetics have a much more successful experience using these devices. This year was very special as we were able to pass down 2 items that were used by our son.
At 5 years old, our son walked into the shoe store and picked out a pair of sneakers with flames on them. He called them his spicy shoes! It was the first pair of shoes he picked out himself, and his orthotic braces fit nicely. We were able to pass down these special shoes to a very special boy in Guatemala. We have watched him grow over the past 5 years, and this is the 4th set of prosthetics we have created for him. Click on the video above to watch him walk with his new set of legs...and his spicy shoes!
Our son began using his first walker at 16 months old with his first set of orthotic braces. He used it to zip around on his own, and LOVED IT!. This year, his walker went to a sweet little girl who was eager to move freely with her new orthotics. Click on the video below to see this special moment..
We love seeing our previous patients for check-ups or new devices. Each year, watching them grow with strength and confidence is incredibly rewarding. Please watch these videos to see just a few of the reasons why we continue our work to Improve Lives, One Person At A Time!
2016 TRIP TO GUATEMALA
