Operation Smile
Operation Smile UK is an international medical charity providing free, safe surgery and comprehensive care to children and adults born with cleft conditions. Every three minutes, a child is born somewhere in the world with a cleft lip or cleft palate. Without treatment, cleft conditions can make it difficult for children to eat, speak or even breathe. Babies who can’t feed properly risk malnutrition, which can be fatal. Many children also face stigma and bullying as they grow up.
Through a global network of medical volunteers, dedicated cleft centres and local hospital partners, Operation Smile provides life-changing surgery as well as ongoing care and support for patients and families.
How Your Support Helps
Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft lip or palate, and for many, safe surgery is out of reach. Without treatment, they struggle to eat, speak, breathe, and face stigma and isolation. Operation Smile UK provides life-changing surgery and ongoing care through our global network of medical volunteers and local partners. It costs as little as £150 to give a child life-changing surgery and a healthy, happy future. Donate now to help us bring new smiles.
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The Brighton Marathon
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Birmingham Running Festival 5K - November 2026
Birmingham Running Festival 10K - November 2026
Hertfordshire 10k
Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon - November 2026
Hertfordshire Half Marathon
Birmingham Running Festival Junior Event - November 2026
MoRun Cardiff Kids Race
Tatton Park 5k - November
Tatton Park 10k - November
Nuclear Races - Fallout 12k
Nuclear Races - Fallout 6k
