Did you know Dr. Bill and Kathy Magee began Operation Smile in 1982? After an independent trip to the Philippines to provide cleft care, Bill and Kathy recognized the vast need for an organization that could provide ongoing care, reaching thousands of waiting families. Learn more about Operation Smile's founding on our Twitter channel this week: twitter.com/operationsmile | Operation Smile

Transform a Child’s Life

“My daughter Karla is a pillar of my life and the reason I value life,” Ángel said. After her surgery, Ángel could not look away from his daughter’s new smile. “I will make it my life’s mission to find and help families with clefts.” And today, Ángel is doing just that. He has volunteered as a patient advocate, comforting nervous parents and letting them know what to expect. Watch Karla and Ángel's full story at https://bit.ly/3v0FQw8 #dads #DadsofOperationSmile #fathersday | Operation Smile

Twice the joy

As families gather today across the United States, we are thinking of our Operation Smile family, which includes generous donors, committed volunteers, dedicated parents and grandparents, and resilient patients. One sweet patient is Dilan from Guatemala. When his mother, Sandy, realized Dilan was born with a cleft condition, she sought out care and never gave up hope. Dilan received surgery when he was 2 years old. When Dilan was 3 years old, we caught up with him and his mom. We hope that this

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