by Staff | Jun 10, 2015 | General Information
When Isaiah was born 4 months ago with a severe cleft lip, the staff in the maternity ward informed his mother, Maria, that Austin Smiles might be able to help him during the scheduled trip to El Salvador in June. She had hope. Maria and her baby Isaiah live more than...
by Staff | Jun 9, 2015 | General Information
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Volunteering is often a transformative experience – we gain as much if not more than we give. This Austin Smiles trip no doubt will be a particularly transformative...
by Staff | Jun 8, 2015 | General Information
“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into a reality.” ~ Jonas Salk Cameras flashed and there were welcoming embraces from our hosts this morning as our team of 42 Austin Smiles volunteers arrived at the hospital for...
by Staff | Jun 7, 2015 | General Information
Warm hugs, bright smiles, and a few yawns welcomed the 43rd Austin Smiles’ Team to Austin Bergstrom Airport early this morning. Amid the piles of personal luggage and red supply trunks, Kendyl, Martha & Leilani sorted people, passports and boarding passes through...
