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A Patient Graduated to Volunteer

In the arid landscape of Ceará, northern Brazil, Antonia sat with her father, Iranildo, and sister, Samily, enjoying a rare moment of respite at the local coconut stand. Despite the…

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“I owe almost everything in my life to Operation Smile”

Anyone who sees Oscar biking through the bustling streets of Bogotá and walking into Universidad El Bosque with his backpack slung over his shoulder wouldn’t guess that doctors once predicted…

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Three young boys stand next to each other. One holds a picture of his younger self with a cleft lip.
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A Bright New Chapter

For four long years, Desire and Sergine’s hearts were heavy with worry for their little boy, Tommy. Born with a cleft lip, Tommy needed life-changing surgery, but the family’s modest…

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A Parent’s Love Knows No Bounds

Ana and Darwin were shocked when their precious daughter, Zoe, was born with a cleft lip. Despite feeling overwhelmed with worry, they began learning everything they could about Zoe’s condition.…

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Small Steps, Big Impact: Transforming Children’s Lives

Every small stride toward change holds the power to yield profound impacts in the lives of many children. Every child, regardless of their background, deserves the fundamental right to access…

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National Volunteer Week – Highlighting our SMILE Ambassadors

Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition, and every day, Canadian SMILE Ambassadors are volunteering their time to raise awareness and funds to help us deliver…

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National Volunteer Week – Highlighting our Student Volunteers

This week, we are happy to highlight some of our incredible volunteers. They share their time, skills, and creativity, which is essential to the well-being of our global community.  …

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National Volunteer Week – Highlighting our Program Volunteers

This National Volunteer Week, we are honoured to highlight some of our amazing program volunteers who are integral to all aspects of our work. Join us in recognizing and celebrating…

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