Team members

Leslie (Les) Avant

Les Avant is a paramedic with 24 years of prehospital and emergency medical experience who will be supporting the surgical team during a medical mission trip to Uganda. He will assist across preoperative services, helping with patient assessment, preparation, and coordination to support safe and efficient surgical care in a resource-limited setting. Les brings extensive experience in emergency response, patient stabilization, and multidisciplinary teamwork, providing critical support to clinicians delivering care to underserved populations. Funds raised will help cover travel and mission-related expenses, allowing him to contribute his expertise to improving access to essential surgical services.

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