Bill and Kathy Magee: Operation Smile Founders Make a Difference

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Dear Kathy and Bill Magee,
Its Krista, Krista Alston. I want you to know how good I am doing in school, Doctor Magee you know how hard school has been for me, getting picked on and tesed about my cleft lip. This school year i am at Glenn high in Kersville, NC. and its wordernful. Just yesterday i was talking about my next few operation's coming up, and my freind brittany said you can bearly even noctie it. I want you to thank you for everything you've done for me over the last 16 years. You are my hero, and everyone else that you have made an impact on. I love you, and keep up the good work.
Remember, you cant retire until my last operation and you take me on my frist missionary trip :)

Krista Alston of NC 10:58AM September 23, 2011

Dear Mr.Magee, I have a grandson who was born with a cleft lip and palate on May 13,2010. I called your organization several times but no on ever could give me the information I was asking for. I was looking for help for my grandson and only received a pamphlet from your organization. If a family has any insurance it is impossible to get the help your organization gives to children in other countries. My grandson has calready had three surgeries, one on his lip and two on his palate and he will need at least two more that we know of. It has been extremely expensive and to help we had a fund raiser which helped but didn't cover the expense by any means. How can the surgeries be so cheap and the help is not offered to children in the United States? Does your organization help children in the States? I have a student at my school who also needs help. Can you send me information as to what can be done to help children in the U.S?

Wanna Marley of NC 2:28PM July 10, 2011

What can you say to people who selflessly and out of compassion give their time, knowlege and skills together with many other medical volunteers, with the desire to change a life of child with a cleft in developing countries. Your effort is priceless and you are an inspiration to many other people. Is fantastic to see that your work has been recognised!!
Thank you for everything you have done for so many children and their families in developing countries.
United Kingdom

Many Newbold 4:04PM January 01, 2010

Congratulations to the Magees for their years of selfless dedication. One by one they have helped the less fortunate live happier and more productive lives. It is people like Bill and Kathy who will make our world safe.
All the best to them and the entire Op Smile team for many more years of incredible work.

Barbara Brown of NY 11:21AM December 30, 2009

I love to help children that, through adverse circumstances, have medical needs to live a fulfilling life.
That said, I am agianst stapling religious theology to these needs. I would not wish for any religion (Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism) to accompany human medical needs.
The Phillapeans is experiencing a elevation of Islamic influence which uses similar methods (hand-out basic human needs for loyalty or membership)
Does this Operation Smile refrain from religious indoctrination of those it medically assists?

Steve of WA 5:10AM November 30, 2009

Hasbro Inc. has been proud to call Operation Smile one of its Philanthropic Partners. It is because of Bill and Kathy's passion that we first became involved with the organization. Their staff and volunteers are devoted to improving the lives of children who need them so much. The way they have transformed the lives of so many children is remarkable. They are so deserving of this recognition....they truly are unsung heros. Congratulations Bill and Kathy from all your friends at Hasbro!

Karen Davis of RI 11:35AM November 06, 2009

Anyone can leave and anonymous post criticizing others, but what I would like to know is, what have you done to make a difference? How many lives' have you changed for the better. It is unreal that you have to tear down an organization that does so much good. Having witnessed first hand the miracles that Operation Smile provides has give me a different perspective.
Imagine for a moment that you were born with a cleft lip- you couldn't eat or speak, you were mocked and didn't have the opportunity to go to school. Would you be grateful to a stranger who so generously donated their time, money and skills?
So instead of taking low blows with NO evidence to back it up...Go out and do something extraordinary with your life. For you two I suggest starting small...open the door for an elderly woman, say "Thank-you", watch one of the Operation Smile movies at www.operationsmile.org, smile more and be nice...then maybe one day you can look in the mirror and be happy with the person that you have become.
“It is easier to pull down than to build up” - Latin Proverb

Scott Jensen of WI 1:46PM November 05, 2009

BIll and Kathy are the most incredible human beings I have ever met. I have had the pleasure of being a volunteer since the 8th grade. Operation Smile has afforded me the opportunity to travel to Kenya as a student volunteer and train other students to go on Operation Smile missions. It was a life changing experience that I will forever be grateful for. Bill and Kathy- thank you for you life of dedication and service!

Margot of UT 10:34AM November 05, 2009

I can't imagine what it would be like to have a child that has a cleft lip and not have the money or resources to get it fixed. I applaud Operation Smile and the Magees for their wonderful work and dedication to helping children around the world. It is truly amazing to see what happens when you have a passionate group of people come together to make a positive difference. What a gift! Thank you.

Nan of NY 8:27PM November 04, 2009

Just back from Manila, after the help from Lucas Carlson in Virginia and M.D.Willie L.Go.in Manila we can add Annie P. to the operation family. Annie a 5 year old girl from Cebu born to a poor family of 7 had both a Cleft lip & palate. As her sponsor I payed for the flight & 3 days in Manila. the operation and a follow-up at the New Life Plastic Surgery Center once back in Cebu. ALL FREE
by the time she got back home she was already talking about going back to school!!!! for Annie and her family it was a Miracle, a Dream come true THANK YOU ALL

Daniel Hellmers of Rochester New York of NY 5:18PM November 04, 2009