
We thank PDQ and its customers for helping us give children around the world the gift of a smile.” “PDQ’s dedication to putting people first aligns well with Smile Train and our vision to provide optimal cleft treatment and care for our patients. As we look to build programs with sponsors, it is important that we work with organizations who share the same commitment and values,” said Melanie Buhrmaster, Smile Train’s Vice President of Development. “Smile Train is thrilled to partner with PDQ.

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All funds were donated directly to Smile Train to help provide free cleft care treatment to children in need. Smile Train supports free cleft surgery for children with clefts in more than 90 countries and supports comprehensive cleft care every step of the way.įrom November 8 through December 1, guests who visited any of PDQ’s 11 South Florida locations had the opportunity to support Smile Train at check-out by rounding up their payment to the nearest dollar amount or making a donation. Many children with clefts have severe difficulties eating, breathing, hearing, and speaking. Lucie, Stuart, Wellington and West Palm Beach.Įvery three minutes a baby is born with a cleft. The PDQ locations who participated in the program are Dania Beach, Deerfield Beach, Miami: Coral Reef, Miami: Fountain Square, Oakland Park, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Port St. Representatives from PDQ presented a donation of $15,000 to Smile Train on February 26.

PDQ and the world’s largest cleft organization, Smile Train, teamed up to raise awareness and funds for children at all 11 South Florida locations.
