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  • Funeka waves goodbye to the Ndwendana family after reassuring them that she will be in contact regarding Babolo’s receiving a cleft palate repair on OSSA’s forthcoming mission in September 2016.  Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Six year old Thandile Mayitole was born at home. When his family discovered he had a cleft lip they went to the district hospital and were immediately advised to get in touch with Funeka. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele  places the Operation Smile poster and her contact details on the wall of the St Patrick’s Hospital maternity ward. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele explains to one of the maternity ward sisters what Operation Smile does as she shows one of the organisation’s instructional posters. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Babolo and Pindeka smile as they pull faces into the mirror.  Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery in 2014.  Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • The Ndwendwana family pose happily with Funeka. Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery in 2014.  Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Thandile Mayitole poses with a family portrait taken before his successful cleft lip surgery. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Thanks to Operation Smile and the cleft palate repair done in 2015 Unathi can help start the communal fire, an integral part of his position as member of the family and crucial to rural communities.  Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka explains to the family that the two children, Afika Nomandide 5 years old and Alungile Nomandide 4 years old, do not have cleft palates. Instead she suspects that Afika is deaf and mute while Alungile has speech issues. She will now look to assist them by finding the relevant specialists. Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Assessing Sesuthu Mvakade. Funeka was the attending sister when Sesuthu was born and they discovered that she had no ears. Although she has auditory canals her speech is impacted and she is often harassed and bullied for her different appearance. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka and her patients listen intently as one of the mothers shares her particular story, from her child’s birth through to coming into contact with Funeka and Operation Smile and the subsequent changes after surgery. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka finally returns home after dark and a long day of performing what believes to be her purpose in life. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Joyce Mvakade with her daughter Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  Funeka was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele makes a home visit to Amahle Langwe, 14.years old, female. Amahle was able to hear at birth but grew progressively deaf. Funeka has been instrumental in helping Amahle receive hearing aids and attend a School for the Deaf. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele makes a home visit to Amahle Langwe, 14.years old, female. Amahle was able to hear at birth but grew progressively deaf. Funeka has been instrumental in helping Amahle receive hearing aids and attend a School for the Deaf. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele en-route to visit patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, 'Needed.' Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions.  Bizana town, Eastern Cape, South Africa. <br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • 12 year old Unathi Wayise smiles as he stands at the door to his home. He received his cleft palate surgery in 2015 in Mbombela and has since seen his life change. “Before the operation the school principal wanted Unathi to leave and go to a special school but now he has doing so well at school,” explained Mambotho Wayise, Unathi’s grandmother. Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Ahlumile Zimese, 18 months old, male, CP, After,  with his mother Tkhumeka Msitshana. Tkhumeka had his palette repaired during Operation Smiles 2015 mission to Mbombela. Photographed during an assessment with Op Smile volunteer Funeka Cele at St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • 10 year old, Shaffia Chokwe,  (correct spelling, previous files named as Saffia) sits in the middle for a photo with  with L-R Makamela Lelaka - Community Development Officer, Red T - Maria Chokwe, 25 Sister, young neighbour,  Brother Alfred Chokwe 19, Glencina Chokwe, 71, Granny and Eliphus Chokwe, 17 years old, Brother outside the family home in the Makopane district of Limpopo. South Africa. Shaffia had his UCL repaired during Operation Smile's mission to Mbombela in 2015. Makamela Lelaka - Community Development Officer and Operation Smile advocate assisted  Shaffia and several other patients receive surgery.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • 10 year old, Shaffia Chokwe, (correct spelling, previous files named as Saffia) with his grandmother Glencina Chokwe, 71. Shaffia had his UCL repaired during Operation Smile's mission to Mbombela in 2015. Community Development Officer Makamela Lelaka, is an Operation Smile advocate and has assisted Shaffia and several other patients to receive surgery.  Makopane district, Limpopo. South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • 10 year old, Shaffia Chokwe, (correct spelling, previous files named as Saffia) looks at photos of himself before surgery with Community Development Officer Makamela Lelaka, grandmother Glencina Chokwe, 71 and older brother Alfred Chokwe 19. Shaffia had his UCL repaired during Operation Smile's mission to Mbombela in 2015. Makamela is an Operation Smile advocate and has assisted Shaffia and several other patients to receive surgery.  Makopane district, Limpopo. South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • 10 year old, Shaffia Chokwe, (correct spelling, previous files named as Saffia) looks at photos of himself before surgery with Community Development Officer Makamela Lelaka, grandmother Glencina Chokwe, 71 and older brother Alfred Chokwe 19. Shaffia had his UCL repaired during Operation Smile's mission to Mbombela in 2015. Makamela is an Operation Smile advocate and has assisted Shaffia and several other patients to receive surgery.  Makopane district, Limpopo. South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Herd of cattle near the home of Shaffia Chokwe, (correct spelling, previous files named as Saffia) in the Makopane district. Limpopo. South Africa. Shaffia is 10 years old and had his UCL repaired during Operation Smile's mission to Mbombela in 2015. Makamela Lelaka - Community Development Officer and Operation Smile advocate assisted in bring Shaffia and several other patients to the mission.<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2015_040_Saffia_Chotwe_After_001.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele with the family of Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after.  Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery with Operation Smile in 2014. He is scheduled to have his palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after playing with his cousin outside their home. Funeka Cele assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery with Operation Smile in 2014. He is scheduled to have his palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after looking in the mirror with his mother Pindeka.  Funeka Cele assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery with Operation Smile in 2014. He is scheduled to have his palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Home visit to see Abulele Sibutha, 6 years old, female, after, with her grandmother Mambanjwa Sibutha and Funeka. Abulele received surgery from Operation Smile during their 2014 mission to Matsekane. Abulele is one of Operation Smile volunteer Funeka Cele’s ‘miracle children’ having assisted her family through her cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries as well as getting them help with her heart condition and rubella. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Home visit to see Abulele Sibutha, 6 years old, female, after, with her grandmother Mambanjwa Sibutha. Abulele received surgery from Operation Smile during their 2014 mission to Matsekane. Abulele is one of Operation Smile volunteer Funeka Cele’s ‘miracle children’ having assisted her family through her cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries as well as getting them help with her heart condition and rubella. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Abulele Sibutha, 6 yeards old, with (left) Aunt Mandisa Sibutha and Grandmother Nosakhele Dlaza. Abulele received surgery from Operation Smile during their 2014 mission to Matsekane. Abulele is one of Operation Smile volunteer Funeka Cele’s ‘miracle children’ having assisted her family through her cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries as well as getting them help with her heart condition and rubella. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Thandile Mayitole, 6 years old, male, UCL, after. Holds a family photo of himself before surgery. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. Thandile loves boxing. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Thandile Mayitole, 6 years old, male, UCL, after. Holds a family photo of himself before surgery. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. Thandile loves boxing. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Thandile Mayitole, 6 years old, male, UCL, after. Holds a family photo of himself before surgery. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. Thandile loves boxing. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2011_Thandile_Mayitole_After_007.CR2
  • Thandile Mayitole, 6 years old, male, UCL, after. Holds a family photo of himself before surgery. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. Thandile loves boxing. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Thandile Mayitole, 6 years old, male, UCL, after. Holds a family photo of himself before surgery. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. Thandile loves boxing. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Communications Officer Sean Robson with Shaffia Chokwe, (correct spelling, previous files named as Saffia) in the Makopane district. Limpopo. South Africa. Shaffia is 10 years old and had his UCL repaired during Operation Smile's mission to Mbombela in 2015. Makamela Lelaka - Community Development Officer and Operation Smile advocate assisted in bring Shaffia and several other patients to the mission.<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Photography assistant Hippo. <br />
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The home of Shaffia Chokwe, (correct spelling, previous files named as Saffia) in the Makopane district. Limpopo. South Africa. Shaffia is 10 years old and had his UCL repaired during Operation Smile's mission to Mbombela in 2015. Makamela Lelaka - Community Development Officer and Operation Smile advocate assisted in bring Shaffia and several other patients to the mission.<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2015_040_Saffia_Chotwe_After_022.CR2
  • Funeka responds to a whatsapp message that came as a result of the radio interview she performed just that morning. Whether it be in person, telephonically or via whatsapp, Funeka is a constant support and encouragement for parents and patients dealing with cleft lip and/or cleft palate. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka places the Operation Smile poster and her contact details on the wall of the St Patrick’s Hospital maternity ward. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • A group of Funeka’s patients agreed to come to Bizana to be assessed as well as talk to Operation Smile about the difference she has made in their lives. All travelled by minibus taxi over dirt roads with one family travelling over four hours in one direction. <br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka Cele poses with her patients. She and the families do not consider themselves Nurse and patient but rather family and community. For many of these families Funeka has literally been there since childbirth. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka finally returns home after dark and a long day of performing what believes to be her purpose in life. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka responds to a whatsapp message that came as a result of the radio interview she performed just that morning. Whether it be in person, telephonically or via whatsapp, Funeka is a constant support and encouragement for parents and patients dealing with cleft lip and/or cleft palate. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Joyce and Sesuthu Mvakade share a moment. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele with Joyce Mvakade. Joyce's daughter Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female, Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  The bond between these three is a real and palpable one as Funeka has become a pillar of support from the very first day of Sesuthu’s life. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele takes a moment to enjoy a cup of tea at home before heading out again. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Babolo opens wide as Funeka takes a look at his lip repair and assesses his cleft palate. Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery in 2014.  Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Many of the homes Funeka visits are off the beaten track. Here she wanders down the path to visit Pindeka Ndwendwana and her son Babolo, 3 years old.  Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele poses for a portrait en-route to visit patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka receives a phone call from a parent who had heard her a conduct a radio interview that morning. Funeka discussed the work Operation Smile does in providing safe and free surgery for people suffering from cleft lip and/or palate. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka’s daughter wishes her a good day as she heads out on yet another day of patient visits and assessments. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • A vista of Bizana town is just a snapshot of the area Funeka covers. The Alfred Nzo district in which Bizana sits has a population of over 280 000 people, many of which reside in rural settlements. Funeka finds a way to visit her patients in both the urban and rural areas.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Six year old Thandile Mayitole was born at home. When his family discovered he had a cleft lip they went to the district hospital and were immediately advised to get in touch with Funeka. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • 12 year old Unathi Wayise smiles as he stands at the door to his home. He received his cleft palate surgery in 2015 in Mbombela and has since seen his life change. “Before the operation the school principal wanted Unathi to leave and go to a special school but now he has doing so well at school,” explained Mambotho Wayise, Unathi’s grandmother. Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka is shown to the home of some prospective patients by 12 year old Unathi Wayise. Unathi is a former patient who had his cleft palate repaired in 2015. He now serves as an Operation Smile advocate in his own small way.Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • One of the many homesteads that Funeka visits on a daily basis. These are often difficult trips as the terrain changes and places cannot be reach by conventional vehicle. Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka comforts Joyce Mvakade as she tells of the challenges her daughter faces daily with bullying and teasing making her childhood a hard one. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka arrives to visit 6 year old Abulele Sibutha and is met at the gate by her aunt Mandisa Sibutha. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • A group of Funeka’s patients agreed to come to Bizana to be assessed as well as talk to Operation Smile about the difference she has made in their lives. All travelled by minibus taxi over dirt roads with one family travelling over four hours in one direction. <br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka assesses 6 year Abulele Sitbutha old who sits on his grandmother Nosakhele Dlaza lap. Abulele is one of Funeka’s ‘miracle children’ having assisted her family through her cleft lip and left palate surgeries as well as getting them help with her heart condition. Abulele received surgery from Operations Smile during their 2014 mission to Matsekane. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka Cele poses with her patients. She and the families do not consider themselves Nurse and patient but rather family and community. For many of these families Funeka has literally been there since childbirth. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka finally returns home after dark and a long day of performing what believes to be her purpose in life. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele responds to a whatsapp message that came as a result of the radio interview she performed just that morning. Whether it be in person, telephonically or via whatsapp, Funeka is a constant support and encouragement for parents and patients dealing with cleft lip and/or cleft palate. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele responds to a whatsapp message that came as a result of the radio interview she performed just that morning. Whether it be in person, telephonically or via whatsapp, Funeka is a constant support and encouragement for parents and patients dealing with cleft lip and/or cleft palate. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  Funeka was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  Funeka was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Joyce Mvakade with her daughter Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  Funeka was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Joyce Mvakade with her daughter Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  Funeka was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female playing football at home. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak. Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
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  • Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female waits at the gate for her mother Joyce to return from work. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak. Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele places the Operation Smile poster and her contact details on the wall of the St Patrick’s Hospital maternity ward. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele places the Operation Smile poster and her contact details on the wall of the St Patrick’s Hospital maternity ward. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele explains to one of the maternity ward sisters what Operation Smile does as she shows one of the organisation’s instructional posters. Before putting it on the wall along with her contact details in St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele receives a phone call from a parent who had heard her a conduct a radio interview that morning. Funeka discussed the work Operation Smile does in providing safe and free surgery for people suffering from cleft lip and/or palate. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele as she leaves home to begin a day visting patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele as she leaves home to begin a day visting patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • A vista of Bizana town is just a snapshot of the area that Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele covers. The Alfred Nzo district in which Bizana sits has a population of over 280 000 people, many of which reside in rural settlements. Funeka finds a way to visit her patients in both the urban and rural areas. Eastern Cape. South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele en-route to visit Thandile Mayitole, 6 years old, male, UCL, after. In the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele en-route to visit patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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  • Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele en-route to visit patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele en-route to visit patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele and her patients listen intently as one of the mothers shares her particular story, from her child’s birth through to coming into contact with Funeka and Operation Smile and the subsequent changes after surgery. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • A group of Funeka’s patients agreed to come to Bizana to be assessed as well as talk to Operation Smile about the difference she has made in their lives. All travelled by minibus taxi over dirt roads with one family travelling over four hours in one direction. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele poses with her patients. She and the families do not consider themselves Nurse and patient but rather family and community. For many of these families Funeka has literally been there since childbirth. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, 'Needed.' Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions.  Bizana town, Eastern Cape, South Africa. <br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, 'Needed.' Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions.  Bizana town, Eastern Cape, South Africa. <br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Makamela Lelaka - Community Development Officer who is responsible for bringing several patients to Operation Smile including Tebasto Magoro and Shaffia Chokwewho received surgery in 2009 and saffia Choke who received surgery in 2011.<br />
Mabopane, Limpopo. South Africa. (Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele waves good bye to the family of Unathi Wayise, 12 years old, male, CP, after,  following an assessment of his palate repair at their rural home.  Mbizana district,  Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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  • Unathi Wayise, 12 years old, male, CP, after,  with family and Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele during a home visit. He received his cleft palate surgery in 2015 in Mbombela.   Mbizana district,  Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • 12 year old Unathi Wayise smiles as he stands at the door to his home. He received his cleft palate surgery in 2015 in Mbombela and has since seen his life change. “Before the operation the school principal wanted Unathi to leave and go to a special school but now he has doing so well at school,” explained Mambotho Wayise, Unathi’s grandmother. Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Unathi Wayise, 12 years old, male, CP, after,  is examined by Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele during a home assessment. He received his cleft palate surgery in 2015 in Mbombela.  “Before the operation the school principal wanted Unathi to leave and go to a special school but now he has doing so well at school,” explained Mambotho Wayise, Unathi’s grandmother (right). Mbizana district,  Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Unathi Wayise, 12 years old, male, CP, after,  leads Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele to his home for a home assessment. He received his cleft palate surgery in 2015 in Mbombela. Photographed during an assessment with Op Smile volunteer Funeka Cele at St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Unathi Wayise, 12 years old, male, CP, after. He received his cleft palate surgery in 2015 in Mbombela. Photographed during an assessment with Op Smile volunteer Funeka Cele at St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Unathi Wayise, 12 years old, male, CP, after. He received his cleft palate surgery in 2015 in Mbombela. Photographed during an assessment with Op Smile volunteer Funeka Cele at St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Tembisa Maskote, 10 years old, CP, after, with mother Nkubonta Maskote. Tembisa had her palate repaired during Operation Smile's 2015 mission to Mombela. LIP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DONE BY OP SMILE. They had travelled 4 hours from Port St John's for an assessment with Op Smile volunteer Funeka Cele at St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Tembisa Maskote, 10 years old, CP, after, with mother Nkubonta Maskote. Tembisa had her palate repaired during Operation Smile's 2015 mission to Mombela. They had travelled 4 hours from Port St John's for an assessment with Op Smile volunteer Funeka Cele at St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Ikhona Mdokisa, 4 years old, female, CP, After, with mother Tholani Mdokisa. Ikon's palate was repaired by Operation Smile during their 2015 mission to Mbombela. Photographed during a follow up assessment with Operation Smile Volunteer Funeka Cele at St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Ikhona Mdokisa, 4 years old, female, CP, After. Ikon's palate was repaired by Operation Smile during their 2015 mission to Mbombela. Photographed during a follow up assessment with Operation Smile Volunteer Funeka Cele at St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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