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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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Madagascar FlagMadagascar

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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Honduras FlagHonduras

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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Mornet with Child Life Specialist pre-surgery
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A New Light Dawned for Mornet’s Family

Mornet is a precious boy. His mother and father are immigrants living in a Haitian community in the Dominican Republic. Having just grieved the tragic loss of their oldest child,…

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Efren’s life transformed!

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…

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Dilan’s charming new smile.

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…

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Valeria holding a smiling Lilia
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A Parent’s Love Knows No Bounds

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…

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Thank You Borea Construction & Sharp Hill’s Team!

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…

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Tong Xuan Nguyen’s Bright Future

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…

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