Friends like you gave baby Zander the most wonderful gift … a brand new smile
When she saw her son for the first time after the operation, Zander’s mom couldn’t hold back the tears of joy.
Pondo 2024 – running for children and conservation
In May, 140 runners from across the country gathered at the Wild Coast Sun for the start of the 2024 PONDO Trail. Their goal: to complete the 103km run (either in a one day ULTRA or three-day COASTER) and raise funds for the Pondoland Conservation Trust and Operation Smile.
Akanyile gets her smile
Before her cleft surgery, Akhanyile didn’t smile much. And even though she’s only two, she often reached up to cover her mouth with her hand. She knew she was different.
Miles for Smiles – David Grier takes on another challenge
During March 2024, adventurers David Grier and Andrew Stuart (above) ran 160 kms along the coastline in Accra, Ghana to raise funds for cleft surgery. Starting at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, the run took place over four days, and finished at the Korle-Bu...
Give a smile – get one back, thanks to Section 18A
Did you know that donations to Operation Smile South Africa are tax deductible in terms of Section 18A of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962?