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Lladró raises funds and awareness for Operation Smile
Since 2006, several initiatives with Lladró , the renowned Spanish House of Porcelain, have led to the donation of more than $350,000. Originally starting with Lladró USA, this collaboration expanded internationally in 2007. By launching campaigns designed to raise funds and awareness, Lladró has proven to be a devoted supporter of Operation Smile.
Their latest initiative, Children of the world, is another step in this collaboration, a joint project materialized in a piece featuring children from the five continents where Operation Smile conducts their missions. It was introduced in October of 2008 during Operation Smile’s 7th Annual Los Angeles Gala, where Dr. Magee publicly thanked Lladró for all of their support. In addition to paying tribute to the work of Operation Smile, Lladró donates a percentage of sales for each figurine sold to the organization. Through Lladró ’s support, thousands of children have been given the chance to smile.
Victoria Jackson, teams up with Operation Smile to help children
Philanthropist and beauty-maven, Victoria Jackson, announced that her company has teamed up with Operation Smile to help children with severe facial deformities gain access to life-altering surgeries. The goal of this joint venture with Victoria Jackson is to heighten awareness and raise the much-needed funds to support Operation Smile’s ongoing global efforts. |
Having achieved success as a Hollywood makeup artist, cosmetics entrepreneur and TV infomercial pioneer, Victoria Jackson prefers to think of herself as "a goodwill ambassador for makeup." When women embrace self-confidence, she says, they learn the key to success, and liking who they see in the mirror is a powerful first step in that transformative process.
"My personal philosophy has always been, ‘When you look better, you feel better. And when you feel better, you can change your life.’ This is why the program is so important. It will enable these amazing kids to reach their full potentials." Jackson, who in the last dozen years has volunteered hundreds of hours at women's correctional facilities, hospitals and youth support venues, teaches inner confidence through outer beauty.
Victoria Jackson representatives will be participating in charitable events worldwide to offer customers the opportunity to participate in a global program dedicated to bettering the lives of kids.
Thanks to the generosity of Victoria Jackson, a program has been developed to offer a significant discount when purchasing her products. In addition, 5% of the suggested retail price of all Victoria Jackson Cosmetics which are sold at each of these events until November, 2009 will go directly to Operation Smile’s global efforts.
The team at Victoria Jackson is extremely excited about the partnership with Operation Smile and looks forward to sharing their events and products with a SMILE.
Dior’s Ultra-Gloss Reflect in Tinsley Pink to Benefit Operation Smile
Tinsley Mortimer is the first Dior Beauty Ambassador to create and have a Dior color named for her. A portion of the proceeds from “Tinsley Pink” will go to benefit Operation Smile. The connection between the lip gloss and Operation Smile goes beyond the obvious concentration on lips. Tinsley Mortimer has been involved with Operation Smile for many years and serves as a New York City committee member for the organization. She is designing a limited-release sparkly bubblegum shade lip gloss for Dior that will be sold nation-wide exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue. For a period of six months, a donation of 5% or minimum of $10,000 will be made from the sales of Tinsley Pink to one of Tinsley’s favorite organizations. Operation Smile, a worldwide children’s medical charity (www.operationsmile.org).
This soft powder pink delivers a natural blush tone with a bit of reflection; perfect for anything from Sunday brunch to a big meeting at work. Featuring a high-shine, shimmering finish and multi-dimensional reflective pigments, this formula goes on smooth with a silky brush applicator and the sleek packaging fits into even the most demure evening bag.
Availability: At select Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide.
SwimWays Supports Operation Smile
If a dolphin can smile, so should every child in the world. SwimWays, a leading manufacturer of outdoor recreational products, will share this sentiment with families across the U.S. in 2007 as they help raise funds and awareness for Operation Smile. 
SwimWays’ Swim Steps products – a line of swim aids for children ages 9 months to 9 years – will hit retail shelves in January. The line includes the #1 selling Baby Spring Float, and nationally recognized swim training system Safe T. Seal. SwimWays is donating 2% of the gross sales of all Swim Steps and Safe T. Seal products directly to Operation Smile. The entire product line has all-new packaging that features images of children who have been helped by the organization as well as a special message from celebrity spokesperson Roma Downey, a member of Operation Smile’s Board of Governors, inviting families to provide direct contributions. SwimWays’ Swim Steps products are available nationwide at Target, Wal-Mart, Toys “R” Us, Sam’s Club, Leslie’s Pool Supply and pool specialty stores. www.swimways.com. | During the SwimWays May 2007 National Sales Meeting, SwimWays Chairman and CEO Emanuel Arias presents a check for $155,500 to Operation Smile President and Co-founder Kathy Magee. In January 2007, SwimWays began donating 2% of the gross sales of all Swim Steps and Safe T. Seal products to Operation Smile. |
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| Photo by Ed Gartin |
Read the Operation Smile-SwimWays press release
AriZona Beverage Company Donates Percentage of its Net Sales to Operation Smile
Pledging continued support to the smiles of children worldwide, Arizona Beverages has introduced the new AriZona Kidz teas. For every six-pack purchased of the 10-ounce version of AriZona’s best-selling lemon iced tea, the company will donate five percent of net sales to Operation Smile.
Each kid-friendly bottle includes information about Operation Smile on the package and also features a soccer ball, a basketball, or a baseball shape incorporated into the design to encourage children to smile.
“While attending an Operation Smile mission in South America, I was able to see firsthand how Operation Smile is able to save children’s lives by giving them a brighter future,” said Wesley Vultaggio, Creative Director at AriZona Beverages. “By carrying on in our partnership with Operation Smile we hope to continue to bring awareness to all of their positive work and help even more children in need.”
Like other AriZona beverages, this lemon-flavored iced tea contains no preservatives, artificial colors, or artificial flavors and uses pure cane sugar as a sweetener. Additionally, each bottle of this new product contains 100% of the suggested daily intake of Vitamin C and only 60 calories per serving.
“AriZona Beverages is a deeply valued partner in supporting our mission to heal children’s smiles and transform lives across the globe,” said Kristie Magee Porcaro, Vice President, U.S. Development and Global Partnerships at Operation Smile.“Over 1,000 children have received new smiles and new lives as a result of AriZona’s continued generosity.”
The AriZona Kidz six-pack will be available in the northeast this summer and rolled out nationally thereafter. AriZona Kidz tea can be purchased at the following locations.
Learn more about AriZona Beverage Co.
AdPro Marketing Helps Bring New Smiles to Children
AdPro Marketing, a Utah-based company specializing in promotional products, apparel, and printing, has announced their partnership with Operation Smile. Inspired by the Operation Smile documentary they saw on TV, Jon and Michael White committed their company to supporting Operation Smile to help raise funds and encourage customers to get involved as well. “The part I couldn’t forget was the children who couldn’t have their operation because of limited time and resources... I’ll never forget the look on the faces of the parents whose children had to wait,” said Michael White, “Our goal is to live to see the day when over 1,000,000 operations have been performed by these selfless doctors, nurses, and volunteers.” The firm, which also does graphic design and media advertising, has pledged to donate 1% of their gross sales over the next year to helping to change children’s lives. In addition to this, customers that donate $240 or more annually to Operation Smile will receive a 10% discount on all orders, using the promotional code OS-1MILLION. A gift of $240 will provide one child a life-changing surgery.
Please support Operation Smile through the generous donations made from AdPro Marketing. For more information and a free quote, please email Michael White
2009 Operation Smile Calendar
Enjoy a week-at-a-glance Operation Smile 2009 appointment calendar. These calendars, which benefit Operation Smile Carolinas Chapter, include beautiful photos of Operation Smile children from around the world, as well as quotes from recent mission volunteers. Calendars are $15 each. You can order yours today via mail or telephone.
Make check payable to “Operation Smile” and mail to:
Operation Smile
502 E. Cornwallis Drive, Suite L
Greensboro, NC 27405
To order by credit card, call 336-691-8188.
Jewelry Designer Steven Zale Creates Pendant to benefit Operation Smile
Be an angel for a child. Wear a pendant close to your heart. Purchase a pendant designed by award-winning jewelry designer Steven Zale and 30% of each sale will be donated to support the children of Operation Smile. Choose from four designs.
Click here to purchase.
Smile Movie Available on DVD
An Operation Smile student volunteer’s experience on a medical mission was the inspiration for the feature film “Smile.” Written and directed by Jeff Kramer, “Smile” stars Beau Bridges, Sean Astin, Cheri Oteri, Linda Hamilton, Mika Boorem “Blue Crush,” Yi Ding “Joy Luck Club,” Erik von Detten “Princess Diaries,” and Luoyong Wang -Broadway’s “Miss Saigon.”
“Smile” is available on DVD. "Smile” is available on DVD. To purchase the “Smile” DVD through Operation Smile call our Donor Relations Team at 888-677-6453 Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST.
The "Smile" DVD can also be purchased at the following locations nationwide:
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The DVD is also available at the following regional locations:
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“The Smile That Went Around the World”
Author Patrice Karst, along with the non-profit Just Love Project and DeVorss Publications, are proud to partner with Operation Smile in donating a portion of the proceeds from Karst’s newest children’s book “The Smile That Went Around the World” to help create more smiles for children worldwide.
In “The Smile That Went Around the World,” children learn how a kind gesture and a simple smile can impact someone’s day. As a smile is shared from one person to another, a smile can travel around the world and be shared with millions of people.
Karst is also the author of the bestselling children’s book “The Invisible String.”
Order "The Smile That Went Around the World" for $15.95 from DeVorss Publications.
