Our Mission

Austin Smiles – The Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide sustainable surgical and post-surgical care to children born with cleft lip and cleft palate both in Central Texas and Latin America.

1 in 700 children are born with a cleft lip or palate

$250 covers the cost of one life-changing surgery

150 volunteers annually will change a child’s life forever

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Since 1987 Austin Smiles has provided life-changing services to children born with cleft lip and palate

Children with cleft lip and palate often face one or more health and developmental complications without proper treatment. These complications include difficulties in feeding, speech, breathing, and hearing as well as compromised oral health and frequent ear infections. Austin Smiles believes every child born with a cleft lip or palate deserves access to life-changing care.

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 Featured fundraiser

Shoot for a Smile 2025

 Join us for a day of shooting games, food, and friendly competition – out at Hog Heaven. Benefitting Austin Smiles mission!

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Our next Mission – Puebla 2025

Puebla 2025

Austin Smiles is heading to Puebla, Mexico! Our team of 35+ volunteers will provide surgical, dental and speech care for children in need!

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Donate united airline miles to Austin Smiles

Now through – Nov 17th

Your donated miles through Miles on a Mission enable us to send vital staff, medical volunteers, and team members to Latin America for our 2025 medical missions. 

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Local program highlight

Annual Camp Amigo

Our Camp Amigo provides Central Texas children & teens undergoing cleft lip and palate treatment the opportunity to spend quality time with other families  facing similar challenges.