As many of you may know, my top two front teeth experienced trauma when I was seven years old, and since then, I have had numerous procedures and surgeries to try and keep the teeth as long as possible. I recently found out the teeth are dying and it is time to start the process of getting the teeth pulled and be prepped for dental implants which will involve another bone graft surgery in my jaw. While this hasn't impacted my health, it has been a struggle to stay confident with my smile through everything. I have been very fortunate to have supportive family and friends, amazing doctors, and good health insurance. I am also fortunate that at the end of this road, I will have beautiful teeth. Not everyone is this fortunate.
I created my Smile Fund to raise money for Operation Smile – a global medical nonprofit organization that provides free surgeries for children around the world born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities.
Every three minutes a child is born with a cleft lip or cleft palate – and many families can't afford the surgery they desperately need. In many places, children with cleft conditions are abandoned or abused. Many times they have trouble eating and drinking and can struggle to survive. Those that do can face a lifetime of shame and torment.
They need our help.
Will you help me bring hope and new smiles to children suffering from facial deformities by supporting my fundraising goal?
For as little as $240 and in as few as 45 minutes, Operation Smile can provide life-changing surgery – and renewed hope – for children around the world. Please, consider making your tax-deductible gift today.
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