Honouring Mary Partridge
Mary passionately volunteered with Transforming Cleft for six years. She championed a medical records system that enhanced care for children with cleft lip and palate in Ethiopia.
We are profoundly grateful for her service.
Read more about Mary's contributions below & we invite you to donate in her memory.
Mary and Transforming Cleft
Mary Partridge, alongside Roger Abbott, volunteered with Transforming Cleft for 6 years, implementing an electronic medical record system for our partner, Yekatit 12 Hospital and Medical College in Ethiopia.
The teams at TC and Yekatit 12, learned from Mary and Roger, and valued their commitment to problem-solving. Mary's infectious positivity and can-do attitude grew collaboration into meaningful friendship.
Her loss is deeply felt amongst our team and global network. We are grateful for Mary and her impact on Comprehensive Cleft Care globally.
Dr. Mekonen Eshete comments on Mary's work with Yekatit 12 Hospital and her lasting legacy.
Mary's Contributions, Onward:
- Over 1,000 patients in Ethiopia have accessed enhanced care coordination thanks to electronic record keeping.
- The successful implementation in Ethiopia has inspired other cleft care centres in TC's network.
- The first system replication is planned for late 2026, thanks to Mary's pioneering efforts.
Mary's Contributions, Onward:
About Cleft Care in Ethiopia
Fulfilling Our Promise
Your donation supports locally-rooted programs providing children and families with access to ongoing Comprehensive Cleft Care.
We believe strong financial stewardship is core to sustainable impact
- 85% of our budget goes towards programs focused on life-changing cleft care (funded by donations)
- 8% of our budget is spent upon administration (covered by a private foundation)
- 7% of our budget is spent on fundraising (covered by a private foundation)
*We’re grateful for the support of a private charitable foundation that covers all of our administrative and fundraising expenses.
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