“Every child that has a facial difference is our responsibility. If we don’t take care of that child, there’s no guarantee that anyone else will.”
- Kathy Magee, Operation Smile Co-Founder and President
But they don’t have to be. Your gift can save the lives of children like Heritiana, who was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Because of his cleft conditions, he couldn’t eat and could barely breathe. He was malnourished, bullied and lonely. His father, Olivier, was scared for his son.
When they heard about Operation Smile, they went to the medical mission in Antsirabe, Madagascar. After a health screening, our doctors determined Heritiana was too sick for surgery, so we provided antibiotics and nutrition therapy to help him get better. Eight months later, Heritiana was finally healthy enough to get his new smile. Today, he’s happy, healthy and thriving thanks to support from people like you.
Give today to save the lives of children with cleft conditions who are suffering from: