it's inspiring, isn't it, to be able to give a child a whole new life? but for every child we help, there are many, many more still waiting, desperate for surgery. for older children, the wait is especially tragic. they've lived for years with a facial deformity. shunned, scorned and rejected. to make matters worse, those with cleft lips and cleft palates often cat speak properly. they don't go to school, and they may never marry or have children. that's why it's so terribly heartbreaking when we have to turn children away. and we turn thousands away each year. many he traveled long hours or even days. their parents have made great sacrifices. and then we have to say, "sorry, not this time. not your child." simply because we don't have enough time and money to help them all. for most, we're their only chance. that's why we need your help. and i want to personally invite you to please join us today