Helping kids with clefts to Smile again (Colombia)

Dear donors and friends,

We are grateful for the support you have given us to continue our mission of improving the lives of patients with cleft lip and palate. This year has been fundamental for the growth of the Sonríe Foundation and we are moving forward with new goals and activities that will allow us to expand our impact in 2025.

Thanks to the collaboration of our maxillofacial surgeons Dr. Jorge Iván Cardona and Dr. Jorge Ramirez España, we have been able to perform specialized surgeries that directly impact the quality of life of our patients. The intervention in the operating room of these professionals has allowed an important evolution in our beneficiaries, returning their functionality and improving their well-being.

As of October 30, we have impacted the smiles of 27 patients through primary lip closure procedures, palate surgeries, bone grafts, and reconstructive nose surgeries. Each of these interventions is designed not only to solve immediate physical problems, but also to promote the well-being of our patients.

The commitment of doctors Cardona and Ramírez goes beyond the surgical technique; their empathy and dedication towards each patient make this process an act of transformation, in which not only is functionality improved, but also hope and dignity are returned to the children, young people and adults who receive this care. These achievements drive us to continue forward, convinced that each surgery is a step towards a more promising and hopeful future.

Thanks to our donors and collaborators, this mission of returning smiles continues, and each achievement is also a tribute to their contributions.

Together we are more than Smiles!

Hello Dear Community!

We are working a lot for our patients and families, and now we do surgeries every month! We used to have specific surgery days every 3/4 months. But now, we are doing surgeries more frequently. Thanks to our Medical Specialists and our ally Hospital San Jorge.

Here you can find photos of some of them. We are happy to change lives.

We also celebrated the "Children's Day" in April 2024 with a family party in Sayonara, a great hamburger restaurant in Pereira, as you can imagine, our children love hamburgers. We had a great day with delicious food.

We want to thank also to "Universidad Andina", we have more allies each time! that are helping us with a "Reading Journey" where children can enjoy and have a nice time.

Thank you for being so supportive!

Have a great day!

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