Colourful paintings by children with cleft conditions and their families to raise RM100,000

A piece by Yusof Gajah titled 'Smile'. (From left) Universiti Malaya's Dentistry Faculty dean Prof Datuk Dr Zainal Ariff Abdul Rahman, artist Yusof Gajah and Seri Pacific Hotel general manager Mohamad Halim Merican taking a shot with a painting by Muhamad Ainol (in stroller) and his family. Mohd Firaz (right) and Mohd Firdaus (left) looking at their painting titled 'Sharing'. They are joined by father Nazzel and their youngest brother, Fahmi. Muhamad Ainol has had six corrective surgeries for his condition 'Teh Tarik 6 Rasa' is done by several cleft individuals who are achieving their dreams in life. Some of the paintings in the 'Senyum is Art' exhibition, which is aimed at raising RM100,000 for individuals with cleft conditions. - Photos by LOW LAY PHON

The smiles of children with cleft conditions are extra beautiful as they reflect the challenges they have overcome to lead a normal life.

While cleft lip or palate is not a life-threatening condition, parents are often at a loss and need guidance on how to cope.