Debbie Keeler's Miles for Smiles

Happy New Year!  Gary and I are very happy to be back in Minnesota full-time.   A wonderful opportunity has come my way. This September, I am going with a group of my good friends 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.   

You should know two things; one, that I will be paying all of my personal expenses on this trip and two, every penny raised will go to sponsor surgeries for children on an upcoming surgical mission. 

A bit about the Smile Network.:

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 dedicated to raising awareness and money for the cause by participating in this trek. 

For as little as $500 and in the space of 45 minutes, Smile Network is able to repair a child’s birth defect and restore joy and dignity to their lives. 

I feel blessed to be able to contribute to this miracle that happens in the lives of these children. The journey to fund a surgical mission begins today. Donations for any amount are welcome and very much appreciated. Keep in mind, many companies provide matching funds, doubling your donation.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.