Donor Stories
The people who make our work possible discover giving has its own rewards.
10-Year-Old's Birthday Wish is to Put Smile on Face of Less Fortunate Kids
In a letter to the editor, 10-year-old girl shares how she donated money to kids in need all around the world for her birthday.
In a letter to the editor, 10-year-old girl shares how she donated money to kids in need all around the world for her birthday.
Loved the World Over
Donna adopted Connor from China in 2002. Connor was born with bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate, but now has a beautiful smile.
Donna adopted Connor from China in 2002. Connor was born with bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate, but now has a beautiful smile.
20 Years of Sewing for Kids in Need
87-year-old Violet Kriebel has sewn over 10,000 hospital gowns and thousands of warm, cozy blankets for children receiving surgery.
87-year-old Violet Kriebel has sewn over 10,000 hospital gowns and thousands of warm, cozy blankets for children receiving surgery.
28 Years of Supporting Smiles
Samuel and Kay Pasag have been involved in supporting Operation Smile since the very beginning, when the organization was founded in 1982.
Samuel and Kay Pasag have been involved in supporting Operation Smile since the very beginning, when the organization was founded in 1982.
Racing for Smiles
Billy Wynne, a former ProgramCoordinator for Operation Smile, is now taking on his next mission - to raise $20,000 and compete in six triathlons.
Billy Wynne, a former ProgramCoordinator for Operation Smile, is now taking on his next mission - to raise $20,000 and compete in six triathlons.
Executive Chef Cooks Up Smiles
Robert Cillizza, known as 'Chef Robert' by many, donates his tips to Operation Smile to give children around the world new smiles and new lives.
Robert Cillizza, known as 'Chef Robert' by many, donates his tips to Operation Smile to give children around the world new smiles and new lives.
Young Musicians Play Strings for Smiles
The Longmont Suzuki Strings, a violin group for students, held a benefit concert for Operation Smile on April 30, 2011. This group of young musicians raised over $7,000.
The Longmont Suzuki Strings, a violin group for students, held a benefit concert for Operation Smile on April 30, 2011. This group of young musicians raised over $7,000.
Husband Wife Duo Use Hobbies to Help
For Dante and Leslie Forman, simply giving money was not enough. The Oregon couple use their hobbies, sewing and hiking, to change lives.
For Dante and Leslie Forman, simply giving money was not enough. The Oregon couple use their hobbies, sewing and hiking, to change lives.
8-Year-Old Raises 97 Smiles
Thanks to eight-year-old Caelan McNamara, 97 children worldwide will receive the corrective surgery that many of their families cannot afford.
Thanks to eight-year-old Caelan McNamara, 97 children worldwide will receive the corrective surgery that many of their families cannot afford.
In Memory of Their Soldier's Smile
Our son, Larry, had a beautiful smile and on May 8, 2005, his smile and life was taken by direct fire from an enemy machine gun in Iraq.
Our son, Larry, had a beautiful smile and on May 8, 2005, his smile and life was taken by direct fire from an enemy machine gun in Iraq.
Couple Will Work for Smiles
For their most recent fundraising efforts, Beverly and George Marchelos are hosting garden parties.
For their most recent fundraising efforts, Beverly and George Marchelos are hosting garden parties.
Winning Every Time He Crosses the Finish Line
Bryce Gaudian has found great joy in running marathons for a cause.
Bryce Gaudian has found great joy in running marathons for a cause.
