Mariane Goes - Power Of A Smile
Mariane Goes, Brazil, Program Manager talks about what the Power Of A Smile means to her.
What first inspired you to work with / support Smile Train?
Before working at Smile Train, I worked for Smile Train’s first partner hospital in Brazil called SOBRAPAR. I saw the wonderful and important work Smile Train was doing at SOBRAPAR, and the amount of kids having their cleft repaired due to their help. I thought to myself, what a great place to work, I would love to be part of this! My dream was to work with Smile Train, and help them to help more kids in my country… And now I’m living my dream.
What do you think the Power Of A Smile is?
Every time I see a patient, I remember how important a smile is and how important this opportunity to smile is for a child and for their families. A power of a smile… is life-changing! The power of a smile is the power to change all the bad moments that a kid has passed through her/his life to good! To happiness! They can smile now! They can be happy!!!
What has the Power Of A Smile done for you in your life?
I know there is still so much left to do, so many children left to help, and I’m more thankful for our perfect life. Helping people doesn’t always mean donating money, we can all donate a little time to help someone in need.
Give hope and life to children in need and their families.
Our impact in Brazil
as of February 2023