Operation Smile

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Operation Smile is an international children’s medical charity that performs safe, effective cleft lip palate surgeries to children in low and middle income countries. They also provide postoperative care to these children to make sure their recovery is successful.

We’ve all seen the pictures on tv of children with cleft lips or palates. I did not know how many medical problems are associated with having this condition. If it goes untreated, children can have issues eating, drinking, speaking and breathing. Operation Smile also researches the causes of these cleft issues so that we can eventually end them before they begin.

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Operation Smile has been providing free surgeries to children in need since 1982. Operation Smile and their volunteers train the medical staff in these low income countries to leave a positive impact on these communities. You can find out more about these programs on their website.

CampusBookRental.com has partnered with Operation Smile. The are donating to the program with each book rented. This is a win for everyone. You can save money renting textbooks and help children in need at the same time. With their new site RentBack.com you can even rent your books to other students making more money in the process.

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With a new semester starting up soon it’s a perfect time to go through your old books and rent them for some extra money. Then you’ll have money to rent your books and help children in need at the same time!

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10 comments on “Operation Smile

  1. Kungphoo

    Thank you for bringing this to my attention.. i did not know! I am glad these kids are getting what they deserve and need.

  2. Jess C

    Wow what a great idea and what a great cause! I also had no idea there were so many health problems related…

  3. Stephanie

    Thanks for sharing this. It’s one of my favorite charities.

  4. Sarah M

    Great cause! I love when companies give back! And renting textbooks to save money – awesome idea!

  5. May Lynn Mahler

    Thank you for bringing attention to Operation Smile. It’s such amazing outreach and this new partnership hopefully will bring in a lot more sponsors! Everyone should spread the word!!

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