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Deets: Join us for a night reuniting our New York supporters to create new smiles across the world. Step into a speakeasy celebration, inspired by the golden era of Big Band swing and Broadway sparkle! The 2025 New York Operation Smile Gala marks a dazzling return to the city’s philanthropic spotlight on Wednesday, November 5th, celebrating compassion, transformation and the hundreds of thousands of new smiles created since our last gathering. Distinguished leaders from business, culture, and community will gather in style and purpose, reaffirming their commitment to ensuring every child born with a cleft condition receives the care they deserve. Philanthropist Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) will be recognized with the Cotto Changemaker Award for his advocacy and support of Operation Smile’s programs. Long-time supporters The Cotto Family will receive the Founders Circle Award, honoring their generational philanthropy and advocacy. Philanthropist Viet Hoang will be presented the Wallis Annenberg Public Service Award, honoring his more than ten years of support in raising millions of dollars for surgical care. The hand-crafted awards are presented by Lladró.
Founder & CEO of Prakti, Operation Smile Global Ambassador and Gala Co-Chair, Pritika Swarup will serve as the evening’s Gala Host.
Guests will enjoy an elegant dinner, speakeasy tequila sponsored by Terremana, a curated silent auction, and spirited dancing of the Roaring Twenties, brought to life by a performance selection from CHICAGO The Musical, Smile Ambassador and Pussycat Dolls’ Carmit Bachar, Broadway star Jessica Lee Goldyn, and the big band sounds of the 20-piece The Voodoo Orchestra from Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse. Rising singer-songwriter and Nashville recording artist Byrdie Wilson will light up the stage alongside surprise celebrity guests — the night promises unforgettable musical moments that echo both the glamour of the past and the hope of the future.
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