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Angel Smiles

By Roma Downey, Contributor
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Roma Downey on her work with Operation Smile and why she does it. I have been a spokesperson for a wonderful volunteer organization Operation Smile for almost 20 years. I have traveled with them on international medical missions to Asia, to Central America, and to the Middle East. The work they do is amazing as they transform the lives of thousands of children who have been … [Read more...] about Angel Smiles

Operation Smile Hosts World Summit in Limerick, Ireland

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2003

December 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Joselin Serrano Rodriguez of Bolivia before her surgery by Operation Smile doctors.

Operation Smile, founded by Irish-Americans, Dr. William Magee and his wife, Kathy, held its annual four-day World Summit conference in Limerick, Ireland, October 24-27. Operation Smile provides free reconstructive facial surgery to children born with birth defects in developing countries. The conference brought together the world's leading authorities in medicine, business, … [Read more...] about Operation Smile Hosts World Summit in Limerick, Ireland

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