Golf tourney for a cause set March 13

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THE Paranaque Chapter of the Philippine Dental Association yesterday announced a golf tournament for a cause, dubbed “Ngiti” golf event on March 13 at the Splendido Golf Resort in Tagaytay that aims to raise funds for free corrective surgery for children born with cleft lip or palate.

Tournament organizer Dr. Lana Marie Sollano said the one-day golf tournament aims to shine a spotlight on the need to transform the lives one smile at a time for children born with cleft lip or palate, whose lives will be freed from the stigma and limitations associated with the congenital abnormality.

Data from the Philippine Statistics Association revealed that the incidence of such birth defects in the country is 1.97 per 1,000 live births.

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“Just imagine a world where a child’s smile is not a source of pain, but a source of joy. Imagine a world where every child, regardless of circumstance, has the opportunity to live a full and vibrant life, free from the stigma and limitations associated with cleft lip or palate. This vision is within our grasp, but it requires your compassion and support,” Sollano explained in pushing for the success of the golf tournament.

The project is called “Ngiti” because it goes beyond just allowing the children affected to smile but to have a better chance in their life’s journey, she added.

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