“Ugly” wasn’t her true identity

by Hope Kim Doit on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 2:28 pm

“I’m sorry if my daughter hides her face from the camera. She often gets called ‘ugly,’” Christyn’s mother, Arlyn, shared. On November 5th, 2018, empty chairs filled the ground-floor lobby at Tebow CURE Hospital, waiting for our usual mix of orthopedic clinic patients along with cleft lip and palate patients attending our cleft clinic. We […]

Kneeling no more

by Hope Kim Doit on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 12:26 pm

JV Boy couldn’t stand. He walked on his knees through elementary and high school. For 14 years, JV Boy’s knees took him everywhere, even on motorcycle rides. “I packed lunch for him so he didn’t have to leave school in the middle of the day. It takes so much effort for him to go to […]

Night to Shine: A glimpse of heaven

by Hope Kim Doit on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 1:41 pm

People with special needs can receive love like any other person in this world. Three years ago, armed with a heart to share this truth and a wonderful partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation, we came up with a one-of-a-kind event for our special needs friends. In 2016, our Night to Shine prom was born. […]

Wenzyl Dejolde: Finding unity in diversity

by Hope Kim Doit on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 9:37 am

When Pastor Wenzyl accepted the calling to be a part of the Tebow CURE Hospital, his primary goal was to disciple the staff and engage with the community to nurture patient and family relationships.

Marvin: Bringing the gift of healing

by Hope Kim Doit on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 12:39 pm

Loading up the Tebow CURE van with clinic supplies, registration forms, and enthusiastic staff and then driving it outside of Davao City for our mobile clinic—this monthly task is one of my favorites, even if most of the places we go to are far and unfamiliar. Although this is a once-a-month experience for the mobile […]

God touches hearts in his own time: Kiko’s story

by Hope Kim Doit on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 12:42 pm

Bullying is a common experience shared by the kids who come to Tebow CURE. They get left out of groups and are mocked because of the way their disability affects their movement. Unless you’re Kiko. Kiko has lived without legs since rebels stormed his village and burnt his home. The five-year-old lost his legs in […]

Tebow CURE Hospital dedicates third-floor expansion

by Hope Kim Doit on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 11:57 am

Every Monday at the Tebow CURE Hospital, the staff gathers to start the week off with a chapel service, where we sing songs of praise and listen to God’s word. Then, we disperse to live out what we’ve learned as we serve our patients within our various departments. However, chapel on Monday, September 3rd, was no ordinary […]

Spiritual ministry: Community engagement

by Hope Kim Doit on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 9:02 pm

CURE’s commitment to serve brings physical healing to patients through surgery and transformation in people’s lives through spiritual healing. CURE’s spiritual ministry focuses on these three categories: patient ministry, community engagement, and staff discipleship.

Leron: Building a kingdom culture

by Hope Kim Doit on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 9:00 am

“What makes us such a special place is the people in the hospital: the attitude. They are fun! They take care of our patients well. That brings the most joy to me! It’s a unique place.”

Tebow CURE co-workers donate to Davao Blood Center

by Hope Kim Doit on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 8:24 pm

Each year, Tebow CURE Hospital hosts an annual blood drive in partnership with the Davao Blood Center, which has been a reliable source for CURE patients in need of blood for surgeries.