Thank you for Paddling for Smiles
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who took part in this year’s Freedom Paddle – helping to raise much needed funds for Operation Smile in the process. Your efforts raised just over R55 000 for vital cleft surgery.
Two Oceans Marathon runners get behind Operation Smile
This year, no fewer than 35 Two Oceans Marathon runners chose to add to their achievement by raising funds for Operation Smile. Together, they raised an incredible R125 000 towards much needed cleft surgery.
Mpact Recycling tackles the ‘Ride Jo’burg’ Cycle Race for Operation Smile
A huge thank you to Mpact recycling and your incredible team for taking part in the 2025 Ride Joburg cycle event in support of children born with cleft conditions. Seven team members completed the 97km race on Sunday 26 October 2025. Thanks to the outstanding efforts...
#26Milesfor26Smiles
26 Miles for 26 Smiles is a fundraising campaign initiated by Lisa Pellet, who together with 14 others, ran the Cape Town Marathon to raise funds for Operation Smile.
Turning tragedy into smiles
Jenni, Graham, and Hayden Rowe have raised nearly R55 000 for cleft surgery through KY-ND – an initiative they launched in memory of their son and brother, Ky, who tragically passed away on 9 August 2022.
Bob’s Bay-2-Bay Challenge for Operation Smile
Bob Bolus has walked a total of 670km along the Western Cape coastline to help more children born with cleft smile with confidence, through our Operation Smile surgical programme.