Creating Smiles, Improving Lives

Scenes from the surgical suite
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photo by Anneke Paterson

For those who don’t normally work in an operating room, what happens there can appear like a well-choreographed dance; a group of focused and well-trained professionals performing their jobs in synergy (Synergy:  joint action of participants, that when working together increase each other’s effectiveness).  Each participant may view his job as routine, but to the observer, the combined effect is amazing, and the results miraculous.

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photo by Anneke Paterson

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photo by Anneke Paterson

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photo by Anneke Paterson

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photo by Anneke Paterson

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photo by Anneke Paterson

photo by Anneke Paterson

photo by Anneke Paterson

photo by Anneke Paterson

photo by Anneke Paterson

photo by Anneke Paterson

photo by Anneke Paterson

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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Medical Mission Trips

Austin Smiles goes on 2-3 medical mission trips annually

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Our Local Services

Our local program support for children born with Cleft Lip and Palate in Texas

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Make a difference for a child in need