Smile Train, an organization that specializes in cleft lips and palate surgeries, arrived at BHM Friday afternoon for a week of surgeries for children throughout Haiti.
This unique organization, seeks to provide free cleft surgery to hundreds of thousands of poor children in developing countries.
BHM has hosted Smile Train in the past. The average cost of the surgery is $250. These costs are covered through donations and financial support that Smile Train receives.
Children who are born with a cleft struggle in a variety of ways, including eating and speaking. Those who have a cleft live difficult lives of shame and isolation, though the surgery is relatively simple and offers life changing restorations. Cleft surgery has been around for decades, but has not been available for those who live in poor countries.
Pray for the many children and families who will be at BHM this week. Surgery can be a scary and uncertain time for children, as well as family members. We are excited about the change that will take place for these precious children.
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