Brenda Olson's Miles for Smiles

This September, I will embark with a group of adventurous souls to trek the Camino de Santiago, it will be a six day, 72 mile trek from the border of Portugal to the city of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.  The purpose of this journey is to raise awareness and funds for Smile Network International.   I will be going with many members of my bookclub and no doubt will be a great girls trip with a focus on children who are not able to get this kind of surgery on their own.

I will be paying all of my own expenses on this trip and every penny raised from donations will go to sponsor surgeries for children on an upcoming surgical mission.

Smile Network is a non-profit, Minnesota based, humanitarian organization that performs surgeries on children born with a birth defect of a cleft lip or palate.  This organization is truly amazing because it is one of a few charities where most everyone connected to it is a volunteer.  The doctors, nurses and anesthesiologists all volunteer their time and talent on the surgical missions, as well as individuals like us who are raising awareness and money for the cause by participating in this trek.

If it might be possible for you to donate , you can mail back the enclosed brochure along with your check to Smile Network, or go online to MightyCause page or call Smile Network at 612-377-1800 to make a donation over the phone.  Keep in mind, many companies provide matching funds, doubling your donation.

I truly appreciate any donation.  My goal is $2,500. Thank you so much for your consideration!