Operation Smile

Geoffrey Rodriguez a make-up artist I am fortunate to work with often, invited me to a Christian Dior lunch that benefits Operation Smile.  The gathering was quaint and fabulous with the likes of Sharon Stone, Jessica Simpson, Jenna Elfmann, Lauren Conrad, Aisha Tyler, and the list goes on and on.  Each make-up artist invited one of their clients to the luncheon so the guest list was a combination of the two.  I love the fact that these high end brands have incorporated strong give back mandates.  It puts a whole new spin on feeling good about playing dress up.

Operation Smile: International Charity

Operation Smile is an international children’s medical charity that heals children’s smiles, forever changing their lives.

As a international charity for children, we measure ourselves by the joy we see on all of the faces we help. At Operation Smile, we’re more than a charity. More than an NGO. We’re a mobilized force of medical professionals and caring hearts who provide safe, effective reconstructive surgery for children born with facial deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate.

Every three minutes a child is born with a cleft — often unable to eat, speak, socialize or smile. In some places these children are shunned and rejected. And in too many cases, their parents can’t afford to give them the surgeries they need to live a normal life.

That’s where we come in as one of the top charities providing much needed surgical services. Since 1982, Operation Smile — through the help of dedicated medical volunteers — has provided more than 2 million patient evaluations and over 200,000 free surgeries for children and young adults born with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities.

As one of the most prominent charities for children in the world and with a presence in over 60 countries, we are able to heal children’s smiles and bring hope for a better future. If you are looking to make a difference on a child’s life, Operation Smile is one of the best charities to donate to.

Thanks to the generosity and spirit of volunteerism shown by our supporters, we heal thousands of children per year. With your help, how many lives can we change tomorrow? Operation Smile’s mission, key differentiators and history, makes our organization stand out among the top charities around the world. Learn more about us and how we are unique from other children charities by clicking on the links below.