Intro
Canada
United States
Rwanda
United States
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![Kristy Rousseau of Operation Smile Canada](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2024-07/Kristy%20R%20Operation%20Smile%20Canada.jpeg?h=4a79a20b&itok=OSeVZtcu)
Operation Smile Canada's work with families has a global impact
Recently, Kristy Rousseau, vice president of philanthropy, Operation Smile Canada, sat down with The Sudbury Star, a daily regional newspaper published in Ontario. In the interview, she shared her journey working for Operation Smile — from a life-changing experience participating in a surgical program in Paraguay to experiencing the ‘gamechanger’ benefits of remote work.
![New York State](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2024-07/NY%20for%20News%20Story.png?h=57024e64&itok=nFSF-0fL)
Elementary Students Raise Funds for Operation Smile
A group of kindergarten students in New York raised more than $450 in support of Operation Smile's transformational work.
![Operation Smile co-founder and president Kathy Magee smiles for a photo wearing a yellow shirt and a red Operation Smile lanyard.](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2023-01/PHL_2022_Cebu%20City_Kathy%20Magee_FTF_03_web%20%281%29.jpg?h=21a308b0&itok=lJaZ3RUX)
FEATURED: Operation Smile President on Rwanda's newest plastic surgeons, future strategy
Operation Smile, an international medical charity organization, held a graduation gala on Saturday, August 26 marking the graduation of Rwanda's newest plastic surgeons: Dr. Yves Nezerwa, Dr. Francoise Mukagaju, and Dr. Ian Shyaka.
![Operation Smile student volunteers Hailey Dore and Harper Kolba at the 2023 Shamrock Operation Smile Final Mile.](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2023-03/IMG_8050.jpeg?h=d318f057&itok=VF9yzVlv)
WAVY (Virginia): "I Am Hampton Roads: Hailey Dore"
A local high school freshman is making a difference in the lives of children around the world who have a cleft condition just like her through her efforts with Operation Smile. Meet Hailey Dore in this week’s I Am Hampton Roads.
WAVY (Virginia): "Reck on the Road: Operation Smile Shamrock Final Mile"
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Thousands of runners took part in this past weekend’s Shamrock Marathon, and while there is plenty of energy in all the events…there’s nothing quite like the Operation Smile Shamrock Marathon Final Mile.
![Emily Carleton of Missouri contributes to the conversation during the Cleft Connect Panel at ISLC 2022.](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2023-03/USA_2022_Miami_ISLC_Cleft%20Connect_022-1200x801-d21b45d.jpg?h=6f3285a6&itok=x_ThtgZ3)
Eagle 93.9 (Missouri): "Cleft condition advocate at Mizzou taking her talents to Operation Smile"
A Mizzou senior who was born with a cleft condition plans to attend medical school to help others, and she’s also started an Operation Smile club at the school in Columbia. Hannibal native Emilee Carleton tells 939 the Eagle that she’s undergone 14 surgeries to help repair her cleft condition.
KRCG (Missouri): "Operation Smile recognizes Mizzou senior for her contributions"
February 20th is National Student Volunteer Day and Emilee Carleton, a senior at the University of Missouri, is being recognized by Operation Smile, a nonprofit which specializes in cleft surgery and care. Emilee started the Operation Smile Club at Mizzou in 2021.
![Operation Smile volunteer nurse Dr. Carmen Kamas-Weiting](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2023-03/MAR_2020_Oujda_dentist_Carmen%20Kamas-Weiting_005-2000x3000-e95106e.jpg?h=32e6f2c1&itok=vwh4vais)
Aegis Dental Network: "Children's Dental Health Month: Local Dentist Travels to Developing Countries to Treat Kids with Cleft Conditions"
This National Children’s Dental Health Month, Operation Smile is recognizing dedicated volunteer Dr. Carmen Kamas-Weiting from Houston, Texas. Dr. Kamas-Weiting has been volunteering with Operation Smile since 1996 and her enthusiasm for working with children in low- and middle- income countries is as strong as ever.
![Operation Smile volunteer clinical coordinator Claire Donaghy during a 2017 surgical program in the Philippines.](https://www.operationsmile.org/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_large/public/2023-01/PHL_2017_Manila_Clinical%20Coordinator_Claire%20Donaghy_005.jpg?h=650f1a65&itok=hOyM5-UB)
NorthJersey.com: "The Unsung: NJ nurse travels the world to make sure children can smile"
Claire Donaghy is just as much at home in Central Africa as she is in New Jersey.
The William Paterson University nursing professor said she's found a second home in Rwanda, a nation she first visited with Operation Smile in 2014. The 68-year-old is eager to return in either April or November.
"The country is beautiful and the people are wonderful. They are so welcoming and trying hard to educate their nurses to high standards," she said. "That's not to say I won't go other places."