Patients In Honor of Mother’s Day: 5 Women Who Inspire Us Through Hope and Determination This Mother’s Day, we’re proud to highlight some of the moms who carry hope forward — seeking care, supporting their children and shaping brighter futures for their families and communities. May 10, 2026 For many mothers in our global communities, the road to care can be long and difficult. Often their journeys are filled with uncertainty, arduous trips, difficult decisions and sacrifices. But we meet mothers everyday who remain hopeful and determined to overcome these barriers. Through Operation Smile, a mother’s hope becomes tangible — in the form of compassionate care, safe surgery and the promise of a future full of possibilities. The five remarkable women in these stories know the transformative change that happens when people come together — family members, doctors, nurses, specialists and even entertaining clowns— to help provide their children with the best futures possible.…