"She'll do what I wasn't able to." Eluvia, Dayana's mother, shared this when we caught up with them after #surgery. Before surgery, 11-year-old Dayana didn't go to school because of her #cleft condition. Eluvia herself didn't attend school. But now, thanks to Operación Sonrisa Guatemala, Dayana is able to start #school this year. She dreams of becoming a #teacher. #Moms want brighter futures for their children. At Operation Smile, we see the incredible dedication of these parents, as they overco

Didn't even need the laughing gas. 🥴 I underwent mouth surgery last week and couldn't speak or smile for three days. 😵‍💫 Stay til the end for some ASMR (you're welcome or sorry). Alt text: A video of Alyson at the doctor's office with a numb mouth before she has surgery. It then cuts to after surgery with Alyson not being able to move her mouth. She then tries to eat a banana slowly at night. | Alyson Stoner