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Turning Vision Into Action With Dr. Bill Magee and Kathy Magee: Behind the Smiles Ep. 1

Behind the Smiles United States

Turning Vision Into Action With Dr. Bill Magee and Kathy Magee: Behind the Smiles Ep. 1

The first episode of our new series features a conversation between our CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Bill Magee, and our President and Co-Founder, Kathy Magee. Join us for their look back at 36 years of kind, caring people who have joined together to change the lives of thousands of children born with cleft.

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