NEWSLETTERGiving the Gift of a Smile….a Lasting Legacy

December 2011

‘TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING AND GIVING THANKS

This is the time of year to give, and to give thanks. With your generous support Operation Rainbow Canada has be fortunate enough to work on the following missions over the past 13 years. We give you a heartfelt “Thank You!”

1998 - Villahemosa, Mexico1999 - Philippines2000 - Northern Philippines 2001 - El Salvador2002 - La Trinidad, Philippines 2002 - Oaxca, Mexico2003 - Philippines

2003 - Oaxaca, Mexico 2004 - Chandigarh, India2004 - Lebanon, Beirut 2005 - Jalandhar, India 2005 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia2006 - Philippines2006 - Cambodia

2007 - Ludhiana, India2007 - Cambodia 2008 - Cambodia2009 - Indonesia 2010 - Baru Sahib, India2010 - Linyi City, China

2011 - Baru Sahib, India

WAYS YOU CAN HELP1. Donate Directly:

OPERATION RAINBOW CANADA5431 Woodwards Rd. Richmond BC Canada V7E 1G91.888.956.3399www.OperationRainbowCanada.cominfo@OperationRainbowCanada.com

2. Sponsor a Smile:1 Medication per Surgery - $75.00 1 Surgery - Half $125.00 or Full $250.001 Operating Table (10 - 20 surgeries) - $5,000.001 Mission (all surgeries & medication) - $65,000.00

3. Host a FundraiserHave a party or eventSet a $ goal or admission costInvite your friends and tell them about ORC Collect the money and donate to ORCReceive a Tax Receipt for your donation

4. VolunteerWe are always looking for passionate people to help us with our charity. If you have spare time or a particular skill you would like to share with us, please get in touch!

ORC will be going provide services to indigent persons in:

Phnom Penh, Cambodia February 13 – 22, 2012 Baru Sahib, India November 2 – 13th, 2012

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Twenty-three ORC team members completed a mission to Lin Yi City, China, October 27 - November 7, 2010.

Sixty eight patients were treated with 108 surgical procedures performed. Twenty-two ORC team members completed a highly successful mission to Baru Sahib, India in March 2011.

In total, 68 patients received surgery. The surgeries included cleft lip, cleft palate and burn contractures.

There were a total of 112 procedures performed. Dr. David Naysmith led the team and it was a very successful mission. The team was able to teach the plastic surgery residents and local nurses at the Himalayas, teaching post burn care management.

SOCIAL MEDIAStay connected!

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FUTURE MISSIONS

SHOPPING MISSION STATEMENTChildren with deformities are almost always alienated from society and restricted in their potential. Children with facial deformities, such as cleft lip and cleft palate, are further marginalized because of the dramatic nature of these abnormalities.

Operation Rainbow Canada reaches out internationally by providing reconstructive surgery for these children and by sharing skills with local physicians.

Operation Rainbow Canada volunteers, supported by donors, proudly represent Canada and promote understanding of the needs of developing countries.

COMPLETED MISSIONS 2010

Teddy Bears $31.00 Infant Sleepers $32.00 Pajamas $69.00 T-Shirts $22.50 – $65.00Xmas Stocking - $31.00Clock $26.50 Large Mug - $28.50

For full product list please visit the store online:

www.cafepress.ca/orcshopping

Shop in our Store for Gifts!This is a fabulous way to give the gift of giving! All profits go directly to help a child in need of a surgery, plus you get great products you can give to everyone on your gift list!

Visit: www.cafepress.ca/orcshopping

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGEDr. Kimit Rai

Operation Rainbow Canada has treated 20,000 people, 22 missions done in various countries so far.

ORC missions have trained approximately 22 Plastic residents, 19 Anesthesia Fellows and 12 Pediatric Residents (the Residents were sponsored by their respective training programs and Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons).

On Average – 105 children were treated per mission = 2,000 children by ORC.

Mission costs approximately $50,000 - $80,000 – average is $65,000.00 per mission

Average team consisted of 22 people which included: 2 surgeons, 3 anesthetists, 12 nurses and non-medical personnel, 5 Residents (surgical, anesthetists and pediatric)

Operation Rainbow Canada receives support from the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons and the anaesthesiologists and pediatricians from Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. Plastic surgeons across Canada have supported Operation Rainbow Canada.

NEW YEARS EVE “Winter Wonderland” Fundraiser

Event: New Year’s Eve “Winter Wonderland Gala Fundraiser for Operation Rainbow Canada.

Date: Dec 31, 2011 @ 7:00 pm - 1:30 am

Location: Royal King Banquet Hall, #365 - 8158 128th Street, Surrey, BC

Enter tainment: Featuring the comedic styling’s of Daniel Nainan, plus DJ: Kanvict

Includes: Gourmet Buffet Dinner, Balloon Drop, Midnight Champagne

Cost:

Under 2: Free, Under 12: $62.50

Singles: $125 each - $50 tax receipt

Table of 8: $1,000 - $400 tax receipt

Table of 10: $1,250 - $500 tax receipt

For tickets call:

• Dave Mann: 604.418.2444

• James Randhawa: 604.597.4555 or cell: 604.613.6858

Good Life Connoisseur Magazine is hosting the Second Annual Online Art Auction. Extraordinarily talented Canadian artists have contributed their works to benefit the ongoing missions of ORC.

Visit the website to preview the artworks before the bidding begins and win PRIZES!

www.GoodLifeConnoisseur.com

May 1 - 31, 2012

For even more fun you can Vote for your favourite top three artists, and win one of three great prizes! Log on to the Facebook page and enter the discussion boards in advance of voting and bids!

Check back frequently as new items are being added daily!

Good Life Connoisseur’s 2012 Online Art Auction to benefit Operation Rainbow

FUTURE EVENTS

ART AUCTION

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STAY CONNECTEDIn efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, please advise us if you could receive this Newsletter electronically, instead of in print. This would allow us to use your donations in a more effective manner.

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DONORSOperation Rainbow Canada thanks its supporters for their generous donations towards future programs and missions. ORC is very grateful for the support and fundraising efforts done by its volunteers. The list of recent donors is as follows:

• Isle of Mann Construction Ltd. • Langlois Brown Investment Management• Good Life Connoisseur Magazine• Marketplace/IGA Stores• Golden Tree Jewelers• Super Save Group• Sysco Vancouver• Allergan Inc.• Facial 7- Breast Div.• Dr. Hanif Ukani • Mr. & Mrs. David Athey• Peter & Helena How• Bob Bhindi• Cathy Jenkins• Paul & Linda Kwok• Barry & Jane McMillan• Dr. Eric Pugash• Brian Gibson• Dr. Kimit and Linda Rai

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EXECUTIVES OF ORC• Dr. Kimit Rai - President & Founder• Al Lane - Vice President, Fundraising • Rakesh Patel - Treasurer• Jan Pearson - Chairperson• Jo-Ann Dahms - Admin & Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS• Jo-Ann Dahms• Connie Ekelund• Baljit Hayre• Al Lane • Rose Lane• Doreen Lore• Dave Mann• Rani Mann• Rema Nair• Dr. David Naysmith• Rakesh Patel• Jan Pearson• Dr. Robert Purdy• Dr. Kimit Rai• Thomas Tait