Operation Smile Canada
Philippines
Operation Smile is celebrating new smiles and the bright futures you have helped deliver to children like Efren, who have been patiently waiting for the care they so deserve. As a young boy, Efren didn’t have big dreams for his future. He was born with…
Guatemala
Sandy was heartbroken to see how people treated Dilan differently. She thought her son was beautiful and wanted her community to look past his cleft condition. When Sandy saw her…
Mexico
Valeria’s pregnancy should have been a joyous time in her life – yet challenge after challenge filled those short 9 months with uncertainty and grief. In the matter of just…
Bolivia
Dear Borea Construction & Sharp Hill’s Team, Teofilo’s brother-in-law travelled a great distance to record a special message for you! As one of 13 siblings, Teofilo was self-conscious and kept…
Vietnam
When Tong Xuan Nguyen was born with a cleft lip, his father wasn’t afraid. He also lived with a cleft condition for most of his life. His father wanted him…
Paraguay
“He was unprotected, and I had the chance to help him. I felt like it was what I needed to do,” nurse Mónica del Valle reminisces about adopting baby Álvaro…
Bolivia
When Maria Belen was born in Bolivia with a cleft lip and cleft palate, her mother was surprised. She didn’t know anything about cleft conditions. As a single mother and…
