Operation Smile - Changing Lives One Smile at a Time

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Field Journals

Nakuru, Kenya: April 16-25, 2009
April 16 - 25, 2009 Nakuru, Kenya
The patients were siblings: Senjura Karia, 2 ½-years-old; Yema Karia, 4-years-old and Senni Karia, 7-years-old. They each had a cleft lip and came to the mis... More »
Amman: March 5-13, 2009
March 5 - 13, 2009 Amman, Jordan
It was an experience I will never forget. I had the opportunity to attend a medical mission to Amman, Jordan in March 2009. I went with a team of doctor... More »
Bolivia 03/22/2009
March 18 - 28, 2009 Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Charleen and Patty arrived from Miami on Wednesday around 10 am, and Mariana came in from Guadalajara Thursday morning at 4 am. So far we’ve spent two ... More »
Bolivia 3/20/2009
March 18 - 28, 2009 Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Upon touching down in Santa Cruz, the team settles in at a lush jungle hotel, where some go for a swim to combat the heat and humidity of the tropical ... More »
Bolivia 3/20/2009
March 18 - 28, 2009 Santa Cruz, Bolivia
On day three of the mission, surgeries were announced. The team did counseling with those not eligible (due to, for example, anemia or because the pati... More »

Posted: March 22, 2009
Bolivia 03/22/2009
March 18 - 28, 2009
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Charleen and Patty arrived from Miami on Wednesday around 10 am, and Mariana came in from Guadalajara Thursday morning at 4 am. So far we’ve ... More »

Posted: May 5, 2009
Nakuru, Kenya: April 16-25, 2009
April 16 - 25, 2009
Nakuru, Kenya
The patients were siblings: Senjura Karia, 2 ½-years-old; Yema Karia, 4-years-old and Senni Karia, 7-years-old. They each had a cleft lip and came ... More »

Posted: March 12, 2009
Phnom Penh 3/13/2009
March 12 - 20, 2009
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The mission began on Friday, March 13th in Phnom Penh, Cambodia when the whole team gathered as one from all over the world. The team include... More »