Hello Everyone! My name is Elizabeth Alberti and I am a senior at Muskego High School in Wisconsin. I have been selected to participate in a surgical program in Asunción, Paraguay from March 6th-15th. I am excited to support the Operation Smile team and assist on the program. Any contributions towards the above goal will go directly to the cost of the roundtrip airfare, plus dental products and children's toys to distribute to cleft lip and palate patients.

As you may know, Operation Smile is a global nonprofit 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 make a direct 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 it transforms a person’s life forever. Additionally, donated items from gracious people such as you, go a long way in supporting our patients.

As a student involved with Operation Smile, I’ve learned that local support is needed to make a global impact. It’s my goal to make surgery possible for Operation Smile’s patients, and I hope to have your support.

If you’re able, will you please consider making a donation to support our/my global mission?

I can’t thank you enough for your support. Together, we’re helping to make life better for someone else, and that’s truly the greatest gift of all.