Give Me 5 Foundation
THE FIRST CHARITY FOCUSING ON LYMPHEDEMA SURGERY
About Us
Here at Give Me 5 Foundation, we are driven by a single goal; to enhance access to safe plastic surgery within the developing world. We are an international team who work in collaboration with local surgeons to provide sustainable improvements in the management of reconstructive procedures.
The organisation has the purpose to provide surgical reconstructive treatment that aims to restore function and or improve the cosmetic appearance for individuals in need who may be affected by congenital or infection diseases, trauma and injuries disabilities; in particular individuals whom suffer from lymphedema and diseases of upper and lower limbs.
Missions
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Bohol,
Philippines
2014
Aurangabad, India
2017
Shirdi, India
2019
Bahawalpur, Pakistan
2023
Collaboration
Music & Medicine - Healing in Harmony
Pianist Weiyin Chen & Give me 5 in Mumbai 2015
Research
Staying ahead, by developing research, innovation and planning to provide progressive and sustainable high-quality care in developing countries
Article Published
Surgical Treatment of Advanced Lymphatic Filariasis of Lower Extremity Combining Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer and Excisional Procedures
Background: Lymphatic filariasis  in advanced stage is a clinically challenging disability resulting in poor quality of life. In advanced stage of filariasis, medical management is seldom effective and few surgical procedures are beneficial. In this study, we assessed clinical efficacy of a surgical technique combining vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) and serial excision for patients affected by advanced Lymphatic filariasis.
Article Published
‘Give Me 5 Foundation’: A Plastic Surgery Charity Mission Helping to Enhance the Surgical Management of Limb Deformities in Rural India
Aim: A third of the world’s disease burden remains amenable to surgical intervention with 5 billion people still lacking access to safe surgery and anaesthesia. Plastic Surgery has the potential to play a key role in enhancing access to safe and effective surgical care. Give Me Five is a no-profit organisation aiming to improve the surgical management of limb deformities in countries with limited resources
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Give Me 5 Foundation
303 Westgate road
NE46AJ, Newcastle upon Tyne
England, UK
CHARITY NUMBER: 1202571.
COMPANY NUMBER:12007427.
REGISTERED IN ENGLAND & WALES
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