Ten Thousand Smiles

Over twenty years ago, a small group of doctors, nurses and non-medical Rotary volunteers traveled to northern Chile. They went to help children with gaping cleft lips and palates to become more normal by providing free reconstructive surgery. The team succeeded beyond expectations on that initial mission. Ten Thousand Smiles tells the story of this extraordinary work and Rotaplast's travels to twenty-six countries. Rotaplast International was later formed and since then has brought smiles to thousands of children in need. Along the way our volunteers have bridged cultures, made friends, survived hurricanes and volcanoes, endured political movements and much more. In the end, the Rotaplast story is all about hope, dedication, compassion, and the human spirit. It's all about changing lives and saving smiles.