USA. The International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has completed a five-year commitment to support cleft charity Operation Smile in honour of former President Alberto “Pancho” Motta Jr., who passed away in April 2016. Motta was a long-time supporter of the charity.
After his death, the IAADFS Board of Directors voted to approve an overall US$50,000 contribution to Operation Smile in his honour, to be paid in increments.
“Pancho Motta was a devoted volunteer and donor to Operation Smile in Panama, and IAADFS has been proud to honour his legacy with this lasting commitment,” commented IAADFS Chairman René Riedi.
“Pancho deeply valued the work that Operation Smile performs to provide life-saving reconstructive cleft surgeries for children in need,” added IAADFS President and CEO Michael Payne, “and since some cleft surgeries can be done for as little as US$240 thanks to doctors that generously donate their time, it’s possible that this contribution in honour of Pancho helped hundreds of children regain their smiles.”
For more information about Operation Smile and ways to support this charity, please visit https://www.operationsmile.org/
