Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG), the leading provider of financing solutions for healthcare professionals, is pleased to announce that its third Send A Smile campaign is officially underway in partnership with Operation Smile, Inc. (OSI), an international charity that provides free surgeries for children born with cleft lip, palate or other facial deformities.
For each BHG loan funded through the Send A Smile campaign, one cleft repair surgery will be donated to OSI on behalf of the BHG client. The company has pledged to donate $25,000 (100 surgeries) by April 30, 2016, but hopes to surpass that amount. The two organizations are thrilled to continue the campaign, which has seen great success in recent years.
“Operation Smile is grateful to Bankers Healthcare Group for their commitment to help fund surgeries for more than 100 children through the third Send A Smile campaign,” stated Lisa Jardanhazy, VP of global media strategy for Operation Smile. “Every three minutes a child is born with a cleft. This partnership will not only provide needed surgeries for children in resource-poor environments, but will also connect Operation Smile to BHG’s clients—healthcare professionals who comprise the volunteer pool for our medical missions. This partnership works on all levels and we thank BHG for their continued compassion for our cause.”
“We’re pleased to be a part of Operation Smile’s global cause through our Send A Smile campaign,” said BHG President Bob Castro. “Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Operation Smile, its various supporters and dedicated medical volunteers, these procedures continue to improve the lives of countless children all over the world.”
As a business that works exclusively with physicians, dentists, nurses, and other medical specialties, BHG holds the healthcare profession in high regard and puts a distinct emphasis on supporting medical charities.
About Operation Smile
Operation Smile, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is an international medical charity with a presence in more than 60 countries, whose global network of thousands of credentialed medical volunteers from more than 80 countries is dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children. Since its founding in 1982, Operation Smile has provided more than 220,000 free surgical procedures for children and young adults born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities. To build long-term sufficiency in resource-poor environments, Operation Smile trains doctors and local medical professionals in its partner countries so they are empowered to treat their local communities. Operation Smile also donates medical equipment and supplies and provides year-round medical treatments through its worldwide centers.
About Bankers Healthcare Group
Since 2001, Bankers Healthcare Group has been committed to providing hassle-free financing solutions for healthcare professionals, allowing them to remain focused on delivering high quality care. BHG has provided more than $2 billion in funding to thousands of satisfied customers nationwide. Inc. has recognized the company nine times for growth and job creation. For additional information, please visit www.bhg-inc.com.
