I have recently been awarded the captaincy of the PGA West Region. One of the roles was to nominate a chosen charity and to raise money throughout the year. For me this was an easy choice …

My mum had to go through many cleft lip and palate operations as a young child. Listening to the battles she had to face when she was growing up is why I’ve decided to train and do something that I’ve never done before. To challenge myself and to raise money for a charity that means a lot to my family and I. 

Smile Train empowers medical professionals around the world with training, funding, and resources to provide free surgery and other forms of comprehensive cleft care to children in their communities. Our sustainable solution and scalable global health model drastically improve children’s lives, including their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive. Supporting Smile Train gives a child access to a full range of cleft services they would have otherwise never received and ultimately the opportunity for a better quality of life.