Take a look around and chances are you’ll see lots of smiling faces.  But in some parts of the world, children won’t be smiling.  Blue Peter working together with Operation Smile want to change this with our new Send a Smile Appeal.

Thousands of children are born each year with a cleft lip or cleft palate, preventing them from eating, speaking or even smiling.  In many parts of the world these children are hidden away, prevented from attending school and face an uncertain future.  Operation Smile sends teams of volunteer medical professionals to provide free reconstructive surgery.

With the Send a Smile Appeal, children will be able to discover a new and interesting culture, learn about the issues that people face in developing countries and have the opportunity to use their creative skills to make a positive and tangible difference in children’s lives.

It’s easy to get involved!  Ask your family, friends and classmates to help make hospital gowns for Operation Smile patients. Every gown you make and send will save us approximately £3 — money that can now be used to fund more operations for children waiting to receive surgery.  

Check out our kids and teachers & grown-ups pages!

For any further information please do not hesitate to contact us on bluepeter@operationsmile.org.uk or 0844 581 1110