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Operation Smile Video: Girl Sees New Smile for First Time

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03 Oct 2011 46 views
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Operation Smile Video: Girl Sees New Smile for First Time
A little Brazilian girl born with a cleft palate often hid her face behind a doll. But 24 hours after Operation Smile's life-changing surgery, a cameraman turned around the viewfinder, to let her see her new smile for the first time. The amazement in her eyes is unmistakable.

A little Brazilian girl born with a cleft palate often hid her face behind a doll.

But 24 hours after Operation Smile's life-changing surgery, a cameraman turned around the viewfinder, to let her see her new smile for the first time.

Her lip is still swollen and painful but the amazement in her eyes when she sees her new face is unmistakable.

WATCH the video below. Donate to help more kids get new smiles: www.operationsmile.org/donate

 

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