Barnaby, aged 9, was born with a cleft lip and palate and has received the most amazing care and support through the three operations he’s needed. It upsets him that this isn’t the case for everyone and he wants to raise much-needed funds to help others that haven’t been as lucky, just because they don’t live in the UK.

It’s easy to take for granted the surgical care we have available but for too many people safe surgery is not an option. Children born with cleft lip and palate in the developing world cannot access the surgery they desperately need for a healthy, happy future. Instead they face difficulty breathing, eating and speaking and are left to live in social isolation due to the stigma surrounding their condition. 

It costs as little as £150 and takes just 45 minutes to provide this life-changing surgery!

Together with his team of wonderful friends, on 6 November they’ll be taking on a 10 mile walking challenge around Wimbleball Lake and would be so grateful for your support in sponsoring them. 

Our Operation Smile hero walkers include: Barnaby, Beaux, Jacob, Jamie, Jesse, Joshua, Jude, Noah F, Noah H, Oscar, Rowan, Thomas N and Thomas R. They’re all willing to get cold, wet and tired to smash this challenge for others.

Thank you for helping us all raise smiles!