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There are multiple ways in which you can help us help children in need. You will be making the world a better place and they will be forever thankful.

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 it helps 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.

During the SwimWays May 2007 National Sales Meeting, SwimWays Chairman and CEO Emanuel Arias presented a check for $155,500 to Operation Smile President and Co-founder Kathy Magee.

AriZona Beverage Company donates percentage of its net sales to Operation Smile

AriZona Beverage Company introduced its best-selling Lemon Tea, Green Tea and Sweet Tea in new packaging to raise awareness and funds for Operation Smile. AriZona is donating 5% of the net sales of these specially packaged beverages to Operation Smile as part of a new national cause-related campaign.

“Operation Smile volunteers are reflective of the type of American ingenuity that can make a difference worldwide. To see a child smile for the first time after undergoing reconstructive surgery is inspiring,” noted Wesley Vultaggio, VP of Brand Development for AriZona Beverages. “When we heard that it costs just $240 to conduct one cleft lip surgery, and we looked at the popularity of our flagship products — we saw a synergy that can generate widespread awareness and funds for a great cause.”

The three participating AriZona teas feature the Operation Smile mission statement and images of children who have been helped by the organization and are available at Brooks, Cumberland Farms, Dierbergs, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Eckerd, Ingles, JETRO, Jewel Food Stores, Ninety-Nine Cents Only, The Penn Traffic Company, Sheetz, Clinton’s Variety & Wholesale and Walgreens. 

Charlie Banana partners with Operation Smile

Charlie Banana™, the international, luxury brand of modern cloth diapers and healthy eco friendly baby products, has partnered with Operation Smile and has committed to donating one percent of its global sales to the children's medical charity. Charlie Banana will make this donation with no maximum cap or guaranteed minimum.

All Charlie Banana™ products proudly display the Operation Smile logo and will make a significant difference in the lives of children around the world. Charlie Banana™ products will be sold to many retailers worldwide. Visit Charlie Banana's website for more information and to find the closest retail location.

Born to Play and Operation Smile promote children's health

"The Music Box: A Dance Along Fairy Tale" DVD is the fruit of dance teacher and choreographer Benedicte Schoyen’s experience and passion for dance, film production, and concern about kids’ education and development.

Designed for children three years and up, "The Music Box" DVD gets the kids off their couch to dance along to an enchanted story. The DVD not only promotes the health and wellness of its captive audience, but benefits children's smiles all around the world. Schoyen is donating 10% of the worldwide sales to Operation Smile starting June 2010 for one year with no guaranteed minimum.

"The Music Box: A Dance Along Fairytale" won a 2009 Telly Award and received the Seal of Approval from Parent’s Television Council in September the same year. Schoyen has given private lessons to celebrity children including Jaycee Chan, Tara Stone, Bianca and Christopher Van Damme in Los Angeles. Learn more about Born to Play's "The Music Box" on their website.

"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. To purchase the “Smile” DVD through Operation Smile call our Donor Relations Team at 888-677-6453, Monday – Friday, 8:30a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST.

“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.