Smiles in Focus
Celebrating World Photography Day Every smile tells a story, and those stories are told thanks to Operation Smile’s volunteer photographers who capture powerful patient photos — before and after — cleft lip and palate surgeries….
Volunteer Stories
From Patient to Future Surgeon: Angie’s Journey of Hope and Gratitude
When Angie was born in La Ceiba, Honduras with a cleft lip and palate, her family was overwhelmed. They had no idea what came next, only that they would do…
Ride Today to Change a Child’s Tomorrow
Get ready to move! Cycle for Smiles is back for the entire month of June, and we want YOU to join us!
A Life-Changing Experience: My Journey with Operation Smile in Honduras
Ryan, a dedicated Operation Smile Canada ambassador and Johnson & Johnson employee, actively volunteers and fundraises to support our mission. His efforts earned him the opportunity to attend a surgical…
Training Tomorrow’s Surgeons in Africa, Today
In many parts of Africa, access to safe surgery is not just limited, it’s nearly out of reach. There’s a critical shortage of specialized surgical professionals, doctors and nurses. That…
Honduran Child’s Life Changed
In Honduras, the heart of Central America, a single mother named Marlen faced a life-changing moment when her son, Yeikob, was born. After a difficult C-section, Marlen got to see…
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…
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…