We’ve been following Emmy winning writer and producer Janette Barber’s work with “Smile Fix” and Medical Missions for Children. This is a group of doctors and nurses who travel to third world countries to help children living with conditions that their families are too poor to tend to. Repairing cleft palates is a big part of the work of this group. Here Janette shares the inspiring story of a courageous 50 year old woman who receives the surgery.Get more information.

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