Panama Surgical Program!

Hello Everyone! My name is Anisa Shah, and I am a senior at Watchung Hills Regional High School in NJ.

A month ago, I attended Operation Smile’s surgical program training in Virginia Beach, VA as a student volunteer. I am so happy to have been placed on a mission for Op Smile’s surgical program in David, Panama from May 8-18!!!

I am so so beyond excited to travel with Operation Smile and assist in this program. During my mission in Panama, I will be able to play with patients pre-and-post operation and educate patients and families on dental care, burn care prevention, and more.

Any contributions towards the above goal will go directly to the cost of the roundtrip airfare and will provide dental products and children's toys to our patients.

As you may know, Operation Smile is a global nonprofit organization specializing in expert cleft surgery and care. Since 1982, this Virginia Beach-based organization has been committed to providing patients with life-saving cleft surgeries and comprehensive care, all at no cost to the patient or their family.

As a student volunteer for the organization, I will be able to have an impact on the lives of Operation Smile’s patients around the world by raising awareness and funds that help to make surgery possible. A surgery can cost as little as $240 and take only 45 minutes - but transforms a person’s life forever.

If you’re able, will you consider donating to support our/my global mission? I can’t thank you enough for your support.