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Stories You Make Possible

Stories You Make Possible

Explore Operation Smile stories from around the world highlighting the courage of patients and their families, the dedication of our volunteers and staff, and the generosity of supporters like you.

United Kingdom

Healing Smiles Through Song: Q&A with James Numbere

"It’s the little drops that make an ocean. I see this every time I read about a child’s life that’s been changed for the better through the work of Operation Smile."
United States

A Rare Compassion: Q&A with Nurse Christine Loeffler

"When you support Operation Smile, you have the chance to bring something tangibly meaningful and rare to this world."
China

This Family’s Message of Thanks

For Lu Gong'e and Tian Shun, the only way they could express their deep gratitude was by writing a letter to the volunteers who helped change their son's life.
Ghana

“I have been praying to get this surgery”

VIDEO: Faustina is hopeful that a surgery will change the trajectory of her life.
Ghana

The Tailor of Her Future

A year after her cleft lip surgery from Operation Smile Ghana, Faustina is pursuing her dreams.
Morocco

Meet Our Patients: Agadir, Morocco

For many families, Operation Smile Morocco provides more than free, safe surgeries. It's a place where they know they aren't alone. Here are their stories.
United States

Bottles for Bright Futures

Last year, 9-year-old Abigail Moen didn't know what cleft was. Today, she's devoted to helping change the lives of children living with cleft around the world.
Mexico

His Grain of Sand

VIDEO: Sabritas driver Victor Hernández now delivers more than chips to families in Mexico after becoming aware of the need in his country.
United States

His Personal Link: Q&A with Adam Corbin

Adam Corbin shares how his son's cleft care journey shaped his entire family and how his job impacts the lives of children born with cleft around the world.

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