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Putting Smiles on Faces

The Life-Changing Work of Rotaplast International

2024-11-07 18:00:00 2024-11-07 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Putting Smiles on Faces Learn about the inspiring story of Rotaplast International, and their mission to provide free cleft lip and palate surgery to children in need worldwide. Belvedere Tiburon Library - Founders Room

Thursday, November 07
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-07 18:00:00 2024-11-07 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Putting Smiles on Faces Learn about the inspiring story of Rotaplast International, and their mission to provide free cleft lip and palate surgery to children in need worldwide. Belvedere Tiburon Library - Founders Room

Learn about the inspiring story of Rotaplast International, and their mission to provide free cleft lip and palate surgery to children in need worldwide.

Join Plastic Surgeon Dr. Angelo Capozzi and Brian Walker in an engaging presentation about Rotaplast International, a non-profit organization that sends volunteer medical teams worldwide to perform life-changing cleft lip and palate surgery.

In this presentation, co-sponsored by the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary, you will:

  • Learn the history of Rotaplast and its mission to provide free reconstructive surgery to children in underserved communities.
  • Discover what goes into a typical Rotaplast mission, from the medical professionals involved to the logistical challenges of working in diverse environments.
  • Hear inspiring stories of children whose lives have been transformed by Rotaplast's work, giving them the confidence to smile brightly and embrace a brighter future.
  • Find out how you can get involved and support Rotaplast's mission through donations or volunteering.


Rotaplast International relies on the generosity of donors like you to continue their incredible work. Join us for this informative and heartwarming presentation and learn how you can help put a smile on a child's face.

Register now for this free event!

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Talk/Lecture |

TAGS: | featured_page1 |

Belvedere Tiburon Library

Phone: (415) 789-2661

Hours
Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Library was designed by the firm of Bull, Stockwell, and Allen. The architectural style is that of the 19th century railroad yard in Tiburon. 
 
The site is part of the landfill of the 1890s done to create the railroad yard. Windows frame views of the marsh lands and Old St. Hilary's Open Space preserve. 
 
The expanded library was designed by Brown Reynolds Watford Architecture and added approximately 9,000 square feet, bringing the total size of the library to about 19,500 square feet. 

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