Operation Smile was founded in 1982 when Dr. William P. Magee, Jr., a plastic surgeon, and his wife, Kathleen, a nurse and clinical social worker, traveled to the Philippines with a group of medical volunteers to repair children's cleft lips and cleft palates.
What they found was overwhelming. "People pushed their babies at us." recalls Kathy. "They tugged at our sleeves with tears in their eyes and begged us to help their children." In Naga City, approximately 300 families arrived hoping their children would receive surgery, but the team could only treat 40 children. As they prepared to leave, the Magees made a promise they would return to help more children. Operation Smile was born.
Today hundreds of children are helped each year. Funds raised help to support children's operations and the training of staff to perform these surgeries.
From Monday, September 11 to 15, students are asked to bring in $2.00 to show their support. Our school store will be opened and all monies raised during this week will go towards this also.
On behalf of the staff of JLPS we thank-you for your ongoing support as we continue to foster with our students how one small act of kindness can make the difference to so many.
Today hundreds of children are helped each year. Funds raised help to support children's operations and the training of staff to perform these surgeries.
From Monday, September 11 to 15, students are asked to bring in $2.00 to show their support. Our school store will be opened and all monies raised during this week will go towards this also.
On behalf of the staff of JLPS we thank-you for your ongoing support as we continue to foster with our students how one small act of kindness can make the difference to so many.
