Mabuhay Deseret Foundation

07/10/2026

What makes you smile? 😊💛

For World Smile Day, Mabuhay Deseret Foundation Cebu and Smile Train brought good vibes, happy thoughts, and plenty of smiles to the BYU-Pathway Worldwide Cebu Global Education Center in Lahug!

During the GEC Got Talent event, attendees shared what makes them smile by adding their happy thoughts to our special **Smile Wall**, enjoyed fun photo moments, and of course, some sweet treats along the way! 🍬📸

Swipe through to see some of the brightest smiles from the day! 👉😊

A simple thought, a sweet treat, or a shared moment—sometimes, the little things can bring the biggest smiles. 💛

06/10/2026

Different conditions. One shared hope: a better quality of life. 💛

Every person’s journey is different. For some, it may mean being able to see more clearly. For others, it may mean taking steps with greater mobility, communicating with confidence, or simply having more opportunities to participate fully in everyday life.

At Mabuhay Deseret Foundation, our programs help connect patients with life-changing care through our network of partner doctors, hospitals, organizations, and communities.

From cleft care and eye care to clubfoot correction and below-knee prosthetic support, each program responds to a different need—but they are connected by one purpose: helping restore dignity, independence, mobility, and hope.

Swipe through to learn more about the different programs we support. ➡️

Know someone who may need assistance? Send us a message to learn more about patient screening, eligibility, and available support.

Patient eligibility and treatment are subject to medical assessment and the criteria of our partner doctors and hospitals.

💛 Together, we can make something sweet.

05/10/2026

Your run doesn’t need a starting line. 🏃‍♀️💛

No race-day crowd? No problem. With Miles of Hope, your journey can begin wherever you are—on your favorite running route, around your neighborhood, or even on a treadmill.

Run. Walk. Jog. Go at your own pace.

You don’t have to finish everything in one day. Every kilometer counts, and every step forward is progress. ✨
📍 Your place.
🏃 Your pace.
💛 Your Miles of Hope.

Start your distance today and tag Mabuhay Deseret Foundation as you go. Let’s keep moving together for something meaningful.

10K • 21K • 38K • 76K
📅 October 1–20, 2026

Together, we can make something sweet. 🍯💛

02/10/2026

😊💛 A beautiful reminder that sometimes, the simplest moments can bring the biggest smiles.

This , we’re looking back at the recent visit of our friends from ANZA, where our patients enjoyed a day filled with creativity, laughter, and connection. From painting and decorating cupcakes to sharing fun and meaningful activities together, every moment gave us another reason to smile. 🎨🧁✨

At Mabuhay Deseret Foundation, we believe a smile can mean so much—a moment of confidence, comfort, friendship, or simply the joy of being together.

Thank you, ANZA, for sharing your time and helping create these wonderful memories with our patients.

Today, may we all find a reason to smile—and be the reason someone else smiles, too. 💛🐝

Together, we can make someone smile. Together, we can make something sweet.

30/09/2026

What makes you smile? 💛😊

Sometimes, the simplest things—a kind word, a loved one, a helping hand, or a moment of hope—can give us a reason to smile.

In celebration of World Smile Day, Mabuhay Deseret Foundation invites you to be part of our Digital Smile Wall. 🌻

💬 Share your smile with us!

In the comments below, tell us what makes you smile, who makes you smile, or share a message that could make someone else smile today.

Because when we share a little kindness, we can create more reasons for others to smile. 💛

Different smiles. Same hope. Together, we can make something sweet.

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30/09/2026

In celebration of World Smile Day on October 2, Mabuhay Deseret Foundation, in partnership with Smile Train, invites you to be part of our Digital Smile Wall—a celebration of smiles, hope, and the difference we can make when we come together.

For decades, Mabuhay Deseret Foundation has worked with partners and communities to help restore lives through:

👄 Cleft Surgeries
👁️ Eye Care
🦾 Prosthetic Support
🦵 Clubfoot Correction

Help us fill our Digital Smile Wall! 💛
📸 Share a photo of your smile in the comments
💬 Leave a message or word of encouragement
🔄 Share this video and invite others to spread a little more joy

Because sometimes, something as simple as a smile can remind someone that they are not alone. 💛😊

Together, we can make something sweet—and give more reasons to smile. 🍯💛

26/09/2026

💛 MILES OF HOPE MERCH IS HERE! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The wait is over — here’s your first look at the official Miles of Hope merchandise! ✨

Created in celebration of Mabuhay Deseret Foundation’s 38 Years of Restoring Lives, every piece carries the colors, story, and purpose behind our run.

🏅 Finisher Medal & Lace — A keepsake that represents every kilometer completed with purpose.
👕 Miles of Hope Event Shirt — Wear the movement and carry the message wherever you go.
🎒 Drawstring Bag — Made to move with you, featuring the heart and visual identity of Miles of Hope.
🏃 Finisher Towel — Celebrate your achievement proudly with your chosen distance — 10K, 21K, 38K, or 76K.

More than merchandise, these are reminders that every step can help restore a life. 💛

From October 1–20, 2026, run, walk, jog, or complete your distance on a treadmill — wherever you are and at your own pace.

Choose your challenge:
10K – Move for Hope | 21K – Miles for Hope | 38K – 38 Years of Hope | 76K – Go the Extra Mile

And with every kilometer, you become part of something bigger: a community moving together to help Mabuhay Deseret Foundation continue connecting individuals in need with life-changing care.

Move with purpose. Be part of 38 years of hope.

🍯 Together, we can make something sweet.

Registration packages start at ₱795, with options that include the medal, shirt, drawstring bag, and towel.

24/09/2026

Every smile begins with a little care. 💛

During our recent elementary school screening, we were reminded that reaching out, showing up, and working together can open doors to life-changing care for a child who needs it most.

One screening can lead to an opportunity.
One helping hand can bring hope.
And one act of kindness can create a smile that lasts. 🐝✨

Together, we can make someone smile.
Together, we can make something sweet. 💛

17/09/2026

👓💛 A clearer view. A brighter day.

There’s something special about putting on a new pair of glasses and suddenly seeing the world a little more clearly.

From reading and learning to recognizing the faces we love, clear vision can make everyday moments better.

We’re grateful to our amazing partners, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this glasses dispensing in San Mateo possible. Your support helps bring clearer vision—and new possibilities—to the people we serve.

One pair of glasses. One clearer view. One more reason to see the hope. 💛

15/09/2026

✨ Restoring Sight, Renewing Hope in Sulu 👁️💛

Our recently concluded Sulu Cataract Mission is another beautiful reminder of what can happen when people come together with one purpose—to help others see a brighter tomorrow.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our doctors, medical teams, volunteers, local partners, and supporters who generously shared their time, expertise, and resources to make this mission possible.

A special thank you to Dr. Maria Theresa Villaluz Heyrosa, whose dedication and invaluable support played an important role in bringing much-needed eye care to our patients in Sulu. 💛

To everyone who worked behind the scenes and alongside us, SHUKRAN.

Together, we continue to bring hope within sight, one patient and one community at a time. 🐝💛