This December, down at the southern edge of the Pacific Ocean, Shenzhen was still feeling the
warmth of 20 ℃.
Shenzhen Longhua District People's Hospital witnessed a unique gathering of people from
different cities, united by the blue cards pinned to their chests.
They were volunteers for the Operation Smile surgical event in Shenzhen.
Founded in 1982, Operation Smile has become one of the world's largest nonprofit medical
service organizations. Their mission involves offering surgical treatment and
comprehensive care for patients with cleft lip, palate, and other facial deformities.
Cleft lip and palate, prevalent congenital malformations in the
oral and maxillofacial region, still puzzle medical experts regarding their exact cause.
According to statistics, a child with cleft lip and palate is born every three minutes
worldwide. In China, we see around 30,000 new cases of children with cleft lip and
palate each year.
For this Operation Smile event, Shenzhen was an essential site in southern China, catering to the family members of migrant workers from other areas of Guangdong and neighboring areas. With Mindray's headquarters in Shenzhen, employees from various departments volunteered for the event, playing a vital role in assisting the event to success.
Executive Vice President of Mindray
Operation Smile is an important part of our global social responsibility. We want our employees to make a meaningful impact on society not only through this event, but also in all their daily actions.
In August 2023, Mindray established a global partnership with Operation Smile. Building on the success of the surgical event in Wenshan, Yunnan province in August, Mindray partnered with Operation Smile again in December. A group of 11 volunteers from different departments devoted their working days and weekends to support the event in Shenzhen. They helped to screen 42 patients, 24 of which underwent successful surgeries, making their contributions as responsible citizens.
Volunteers from various parts of the country supported the event, forming medical and non-medical teams. Among them, Mindray volunteers were assigned four critical roles in the non-medical team to assist in the screening and surgical operations.
Every volunteer is akin to a needle and thread. When threaded together, they create a stunning “dreamcatcher". They strive to get rid of bad dreams and bring comfort and positivity to patients with cleft lip and palate.
With the new year around the corner,
we are thrilled to send this special "letter" to Mindray.
We would like to share this warmth with you.
Together, let's continue to spread the power of smiles.
Co-Founder and CEO Emeritus Operation Smile
Co-Founder, President & CEO Operation Smile
Without Mindray, we wouldn't be able to make this happen. Our combined efforts have made a ·huge difference, touching the lives of so many people.Every smile we create together signifies a life that has been changed forever.。
Mindray will continue to work with Operation Smile. Bring high-quality medical treatment accessible to more patients worldwide. Our shared goal is to ensure that love and laughter prevail.
Operation Smile is a global nonprofit organization, bridging the gap in access to essential surgeries and healthcare, starting with cleft surgery and comprehensive care. They provide medical expertise, training, research and care through their dedicated staff and medical and student volunteers around the world, working alongside local governments, nonprofits and health systems, and supported by their generous donors and corporate partners.
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