On Friday, Nov. 18, Smile Greenwich, an evening of Dessert, Drinks & Dancing, to benefit international children’s charity, Operation Smile, will be held at the Belle Haven Club. The Co-Founders of Operation Smile, Dr. Bill and Kathy Magee will share their story of love, family and giving to those less fortunate. Grammy winner, record producer, songwriter and award winning actress, Estelle, will perform. The evening will begin at 7:30 p.m., and include a silent and live auction and music by DJ Nick Dean.
Co-chairs for the evening include: CNN’S Alisyn Camerota, and Greenwich residents Trisha Dalton, Lisa Lori and Dr. Stacy Zarakiotis. Smile Greenwich, marks the fifth time, Greenwich has hosted an evening of fundraising for the charity. The goal for the event is to raise awareness and funds for Operations Smile, a medical charity that provides free surgeries for children and young adults in developing countries who are born with cleft lip, cleft palate or other facial deformities.
Lisa Lori, whose three sons were born with facial paralysis, and her husband Mat, know first hand how life changing surgery is for children suffering from facial anomalies. Lisa and Mat Lori hosted their first fundraising event for Operation Smile at their home in 2010. They were introduced to the medical charity by their children’s surgeon, Dr. Ronald Zuker, who is a medical volunteer for Operation Smile.
“We want to celebrate the life-changing miracles that Operation Smile’s volunteer medical teams perform every day around the world,” said Lori who has raised more than $2 million through events and corporate partnerships on behalf of Operation Smile. “We are thrilled, with the help of our friends and neighbors, to help continue to spread the love and hope that Operation Smile gives so many.”
Local business, community leaders, and philanthropically-minded individuals have agreed to lend their support to ensure children around the world are given a new smile.
Individual tickets for Smile Greenwich start at $150 with numerous options for underwriting, auction donations and sponsorship. For tickets or sponsorship, please visit operationsmile.org/smilegreenwich or call Jessica Szramowski at 757-339-9172.
