Celebrating World Smile Day with Lindt HELLO, Smile Foundation and Maps Maponyane.

On the 6th of October a group of enthusiastic instagrammers joined Maps Maponyane and Lindt HELLO on an #Instawalk where they were armed with Lindt Hello treats, exploring the beauty of Maboneng to make a difference in the lives of South African children who are born with treatable facial abnormalities.

Maps Maponyane and his Joburg crew

Maps and his team before they took on an #Instawalk

"Smile foundation is very close to my heart. I have done a lot of work with them....and there is nothing more reviving than seeing the kids who were not able to smile before smile for the very first time" - Maps Maponyane

For every picture that was uploaded on social media platforms using the #LindtHELLOSmile, Lindt donated R10 to the Smile Foundation. People were encouraged to enter the competition prior to the event. The instructions were as follows:

• Upload  picture either on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter of what makes you smile in your city using the hashtag #LindtHELLOSmile or
• Buy any Lindt HELLO products at any of Lindt boutique stores and Lindt will donate an additional of R2 towards the Smile Foundation.

The hashtag created a lot of positive impact on social media and made it to number three on the South African trends. Maps Maponyane  also known for his television personality made a very huge impact by taking time out of his crammed schedule to come and help us raise funds for the kids and create awareness for the Smile Foundation. Not only is he known for his good looks but his big heart and good work also.

The event turned out to be a huge success. Everyone had fun. All thanks to LindtSA for making it possible. 

Should you like to see more pictures taken on the day of the event, use the #LindtHELLOSmile.

SA celebrities and comedians stand- up for a good cause at the #FamousLastWords Gala Event.

On the 4th of October, Comedy Central challenged SA celebrities and local comedians to stand- up for charity at Emperors Palace- Theatre of Macellus were the #FamaousLastWords live- stand up special was hosted with 8 celebrities and 8 local comedians in support of Smile Foundation.

Smile foundation is a  South African non profit organisation committed to making a difference in the lives of South African children living with treatable facial abnormalities such as facial paralysis, cleft lip, cleft palate, craniofacial as well as the ear, nose, hand conditions and burn wounds. It is operates in eight different Government Academic Hospitals together with the Department of  Health. It also provides therapeutic sessions before and after the surgery for the patients.  

Everyone at #FamousLastWords gala event had a good time from Smile kids during the day to parents, Smile representatives as well as the celebrities later at night. Lots of fun, love and laughter was had, all for a good cause.

Some of the celebrities and comedians who took part at the #FamousLastWords Gala Event below including the Smile kids together with their parents. 

Smile Foundation kids

Robert Whitehead

@Kuliroberts

@Proverbmusic

@thatninahastie

@casperrasper

The #FamousLastWords  funniest moments will be aired on the 9th of October and for those who could not make it to the live shows. You can catch the highlights on comedy central on the 16 October 😊😊.