When we learned that many of our patients & families lacked easy access to women’s health care, we rallied student volunteers to help address the need. So, to mark #InternationalWomensDay, we share with you how our Dignity Project came to be ➡️ bit.ly/commonthreads0…

#NationalVolunteerWeek shoutout: To ensure potential patients have nutritious meals that will keep them healthy for surgery, @osstudpro volunteers from Virginia Beach biked 52 miles from #Richmond to #Jamestown. They rallied $31K and will feed 250+ families in Guatemala! #NVW

Teacher highlight: Laura Kraytem is an Operation Smile Club Advisor at the Academy of the Holy Angels in NJ! She has been on 6 missions and recounts the moment she brought 2 Italian student with her. In 2014, she received the Educator of the Year Award in Limerick, Ireland!

Sure, when you think of a podcast, you think of conversation. But when our College Leadership Council made their own Operation Smile-based podcast, they highlighted instead the nonverbal communication that makes a medical mission so special 🎧 ➡️ bit.ly/clcpodcast21

Such a great night! I’m so proud of our students! As usual they are excellent ambassadors of PTHS! PTHS Op Smile Operation Smile Student Programs Operation Smile

"In life, there are no ordinary moments," Dr. Bill and Kathy Magee said as they shared their journey of co-founding Operation Smile. Cornell University students, Timmy, Peter, and Lucy hosted the event where over 300 students gathered from 18 countries to attend the #MageeTalk!

Teacher highlight: Meet Laurie Brown, the moderator for Operation Smile at Donovan Catholic High School in Toms River, NJ! For over a decade, she allowed students to go on missions to multiple countries. Her students remain active in the club by hosting yoga & Zumba fundraisers!

To honor Teacher’s Day, we are featuring a life-long volunteer of Operation Smile and professor at Manhattan College, Dr. Grishma Shah! 👩‍🏫 Grishma developed an innovative way to incorporate Operation Smile into her GLBL class. Thank your teachers here!➡️ bit.ly/osteachers21

Teacher highlight: Meet Michelle Kaszuba, the Operation Smile club advisor for Frankfurt International School in Germany! She managed the club's most successful fundraiser in October 2020, raising around $3000 for children born with cleft conditions!➡️ bit.ly/osteachers21

Teacher highlight: Meet Chris Casper, the club advisor for Swink High School in Colorado! Students say she is all about "being the good change in the world,” inspiring students to share fundraiser ideas & to become great leaders! Thank your teachers!➡️ bit.ly/osteachers21

Hockey Superstar!🤩 Robert Covington, a dedicated ice hockey player, successfully broke the original record of "Most Ice Hockey Pucks Shot in One Minute" which was at 34 in 2014. He shot 39 ice hockey pucks in one minute & also raised more than $1,000 for our patients! 🌐

This #InternationalNursesDay, we are sharing Madisyn's impactful story as a nursing student and an advocate for the Dignity Project!👩‍⚕️ The program provides education & sustainable women's health products to underserved countries. Read her story here!➡️ bit.ly/madisynsstory

It’s. Happening. People! Join us for our annual International Student Leadership Conference. 🌐 ✨ Link for registration: bit.ly/3fr7tou

Our interactive learning center is an immersive experience that transports participants to the beginning of Operation Smile's journey. Join in on the excitement by watching the WAVY TV 10 full coverage here: bit.ly/3ykXNER

We love Sakeenah! We’re so grateful for everything she’s done to support our cause.

Attending our International Student Leadership conference was just the start of Jamie’s adventure with Operation Smile — where will ISLC take you? Register now at studentprograms.operationsmile.org and kick off your own journey. Read Jamie’s story: bit.ly/3cce05Q 🌐

At ISLC, you’ll make memories while making a difference — just like Sara Hatfield, pictured here during our 2017 conference. Her Operation Smile journey kicked off with ISLC, but took her to Italy and Paraguay🌐 ✨ Register now for ISLC: bit.ly/3fr7tou

Register for ISLC now to spark positive change and inspire🌐 ✨

Set out and experience the new Interactive Learning Center (ILC)!🌐 Educators and students will have the opportunity to encounter patient journeys and learn what drives Operation Smile’s mission! Click the link to sign up for a visit ➡️ bit.ly/studproilc

As we close out Smile month, we want to share some amazing photos that made us smile!🤗 Thank you all for celebrating Smile Day with us!💙🌐