Smile Train
September 29th, 2008
Phoenix received these photos in the mail of a little boy named Manoj in Davanghe, India. When I inquired about them he told me he sponsored an operation to fix a cleft palate through a charity called The Smile Train. According to their website, “Clefts are a major problem in developing countries where there are millions of children who are suffering with unrepaired clefts. Most cannot eat or speak properly. Aren’t allowed to attend school or hold a job, and face very difficult lives filled with shame and isolation, pain and heartache.” If you feel inclined, you can donate here.
