100 Smiles in 100th Mission

Arohi Biswas(Named Changed), born to Jaya Das (Name Change) and Soumitra Biswas (Name Changed), came into the world with a bilateral cleft lip. The family resides in, Nadia, West Bengal. Jaya and Soumitra’s love marriage had promised a life of happiness, but Arohi’s birth brought unforeseen challenges. Soumitra and his family unjustly blamed Jaya for their daughter’s condition, eventually sending her and Arohi to Jaya’s mother’s house.

Despite her deep sadness, Jaya, driven by her love for her innocent daughter, sought solutions. With the support of her mother, they connected with Mission Smile through a camp coordinator. The team promptly invited Jaya and Arohi to our outreach center at Hiramani Memorial Hospital  in Krishna Nagar. There, esteemed surgeon Dr. Manish Mukul Ghosh examined Arohi and determined she was fit for surgery. The very next day, we successfully performed the bilateral cleft lip repair surgery on Arohi.

Tears of joy filled Jaya’s eyes as she saw her daughter’s transformed face. When they returned for a follow-up at Krishna Nagar’s Hiramani Hospital, Jaya shared that her husband and his family were amazed by Arohi’s transformation and were now willing to accept them both back into the family. Jaya expressed her immense happiness and gratitude towards Mission Smile, stating they felt like a godsend in her daughter’s life. She vowed to spread the message that cleft lip is not a curse but a condition that can be corrected with proper medical intervention.

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In the fiscal year 2023-2024, our organization successfully completed over 3400 surgeries across India, impacting the lives of numerous individuals in need. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you who has supported and contributed to our cause. The "100 Smiles in 100th Mission" project, a collaborative effort with local medical professionals and volunteers, aimed to provide cleft lip and palate surgeries to 100 individuals. This milestone project not only achieved its goal but also marked a significant achievement in our mission. Each surgery not only transformed the physical appearance of the patients but also significantly improved their quality of life. Patients were able to eat, speak, and socialize with newfound confidence, thanks to the successful surgeries. Additionally, the project provided emotional support to the patients and their families, ensuring a holistic approach to their care. We are immensely proud of the impact we have made and remain committed to our mission of bringing smiles and changing lives.