Welcome to the SMILE Foundation
The SMILE Foundation is a groundbreaking national charity that was established in 2007 to improve the quality of life of children with a rare disease or condition. SMILE provides financial assistance to families of affected children as well as supporting research relating to rare childhood medical conditions.
SMILE is also committed to raising awareness of rare childhood diseases, an area which in the past has often been sadly overlooked. In Australia today there are 8,000 rare diseases affecting over 2 million Australians including 400,000 children.
The SMILE Foundation makes a real impact on and lasting difference to the lives of kids with rare diseases through its Family Relief Program. To date, SMILE has given over 600 grants to Australian families who often don’t receive any other financial help.
Stephen Ball runs the Noosa Half Marathon for SMILE - Sunday, 6th May 2012
