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Smile Train was one of the causes nearest to Charles B. Wang's heart and the New York Islanders are proud to continue his legacy of repairing clefts for underprivileged children around the world.
Smile Train is dedicated to providing cleft repair surgery to children around the world and have made a difference in thousands of kids lives around the globe. The proof is in their smile and this simple surgery helps improve eating, breathing, speaking and helps lift children out of isolation.

Charles was the driving force behind Smile Train and the reason why so many deserving children continue to receive the care they so desperately need. His unwavering passion, commitment, and dedication to children with clefts was unmatched. We take comfort in knowing his legacy will live on forever in the smiles of the faces of the children Smile Train helps and in the hearts of everyone who was fortunate enough to know him.
Smile Train is the charity of the game on Friday night when the Islanders take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Fans can donate at the Community Relations table at section eight,
as well as online
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Tickets purchased through this link will also benefit Smile Train
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Smile Train's sustainable model provides training, funding, and resources to empower local doctors in 85+ countries to provide 100%-free cleft repair surgery and comprehensive cleft care in their own communities.
Globally, 1 in every 700 children is born with a cleft. While surgery can take as little as 45 minutes and costs as little as $250, it is out of reach for many. Help provide a forever smile to a child living with an untreated cleft. Donate now and transform a child's life.
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