Partnership helps bring smiles among children Baragwanath Hospital
The Smile Foundation and AngloGold Ashanti have partnered to bring hope and healing to children born with cleft lips and palates and those who suffered severe burns.
The Smile Foundation and AngloGold Ashanti joined forces to host a Smile Week at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, giving 15 children life-changing plastic and reconstructive surgeries.
The December initiative restores the smiles and confidence of children born with cleft lips and palates and those who have suffered severe burns.
Beneficiary Mangaliso Tjobejane (12) had ground-breaking tissue expansion surgery to repair a severe burn sustained in 2016.
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The surgery, made possible by AngloGold Ashanti and the medical team at the hospital, will help restore the affected area, giving Mangaliso a natural appearance and renewed confidence.
Mangaliso’s mother, Tshepiso Tjobejane, was grateful, saying, “She has waited for this surgery for so long. It means so much to me that my child can feel like other kids again,” said Tjobejane.
The Smile Foundation CEO, Tarri Parfitt, thanked AngloGold Ashanti for its support, saying their generosity has changed 15 young lives forever.
Parfitt said they are grateful for the commitment to transforming the lives of these children.
AngloGold Ashanti’s spokesperson said they are proud to contribute towards transforming these children’s lives.
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“This Smile Week provided a valuable opportunity to witness the Smile Foundation’s impactful work firsthand.”
Smile Week has significantly impacted the lives of many children, changing their lives with surgeries and allowing them to regain confidence.
