Alliance for Smiles has transformed the lives of over 6000 children all over the world since 2005. This is the story of Kyu Win, the 12-year-old girl that received the 6000th successful surgery in Myeik, Myanmar in May 2017. Please consider donating today at www.allianceforsmiles.org. Every child deserves a smile!
The baby was thrown out with the garbage and ended up in the arms of a rubbish collector. The 50-year old woman cradled the 3-month old baby in her arms when she walked into the AfS clinic in Wenzhou China. She found the baby in a garbage can covered with blood – umbilical still attached....
Malas Elisha and his family live in Tanzania. He came with two of his children on the first day of triage. The son he brought had a huge open palate and his 18-month old daughter had a bi-lateral cleft lip that needed repairing. Four out of his five children have clefts, as well as their...
Meem Akthar is a beautiful 8 year old girl with a beaming smile. Meem was born with a cleft palate and tongue tie and was unable to speak. Her surgery was life-changing for her and her family. Alliance for Smiles has transformed the lives of over 6000 children all over the world. Please consider donating...
Before and after life-changing surgeries to correct cleft lip and cleft palates of children all over the world. Alliance for Smiles has transformed the lives of over 6000 children. Please consider donating today at www.allianceforsmiles.org.
Cleft lip and cleft palate deformities occur in children all over the world. There are many theories about the cause of clefts such as the lack of folic acid in the mother, genetic factors, or nutrition in the mother. However there is no know way to prevent the condition, so until there is a way...
Dear Friends: As 2016 draws to a close, I have reviewed the accomplishments of Alliance for Smiles during this last year. I want to share with you my feelings about our work and how honored I am to be the Board Chair of this great organization. Everyone who supports us is so valuable, and I...
