Shari Brasher has been involved With Fresh Start Surgical Gifts for over 29 years and has served as CEO and Executive Director since 2004.
Under her leadership, Fresh Start has treated over 8,100 children and provided over $45 million in donated reconstructive surgery and related medical care.
Opened at Rady Children's Hospital in 2009
Partnered with UCMC's Comer Children's Hospital in 2014
Recognized with numerous awards for leadership and community impact
Graduate of UC Irvine & Stanford Executive Program for Nonprofit Management
Tony Cohen has proudly supported Fresh Start since 1998, helping advance its mission of transforming children’s lives through hope, healing. and compassionate care.
"We believe every child deserves a chance at a healthy, beautiful future."
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization providing life-changing reconstructive surgery and comprehensive medical care to children suffering from physical deformities, birth defects, and injuries.
Completely free of charge for children and families in need.
Serving children from over 100 countries worldwide.
Handpicked volunteer surgeons and medical teams donate their time and expertise.
Care before, during, and after surgery to ensure lasting results.
Collaborations with leading hospitals and medical institutions.
Helping children live healthier, happier, and more confident lives.
Your support helps give children a second chance at life.
with reconstructive surgery and care
in reconstructive surgery and related services
providing hope and healing to children worldwide
donating their time and expertise
changing children's lives since 1991
You can contact Fresh Start directly to support their incredible mission.
"Thank you for giving me a second chance at life.
