Foundation Background - Founded in 2006 by Li Yapeng and Faye Wong - Beijing-based charity - Affiliated with the Red Cross Society of China - Named after Li Yapeng and Faye Wong's daughter, Li Yan - Li Yan was born with severe clefts and underwent corrective surgery in the United States

Fundraising Efforts - Raised 35 million renminbi by 2007 - 29.5 million renminbi raised from auctions at first two fundraisers - Recognised as one of the 20 most influential charity projects in 2009 by the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs - Teamed up with Germany's Philharmonie der Nationen for a charity concert in 2011 - Established Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital, China's first charity hospital for children, in 2012

Impact and Assistance - Assisted over 2,000 children by 2008 - Assisted approximately 7,000 children by mid-2010 - Worked with eight urban hospitals to provide free operations in remote areas of China - Offers free surgeries to 600 children with cleft lip each year at Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital - Employs about 180 physicians and nurses, with 10% being volunteers

Recognition and Accolades - Recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs as one of the 20 most influential charity projects in 2009 - Received positive media coverage and support from pop stars - Held a charity banquet in 2007 with pop stars in attendance - Received financial support from various sources, including auctions and donations - Philanthropic efforts acknowledged through the establishment of Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital

References - Zhongwei Certified Public Accountants, Smile Angel Foundation's 2011 Annual Financial Report, published by the Chinese Red Cross Foundation - Xinhua article on pop stars gathering to donate for Smile Angel in 2006 - CRI article on the charity banquet for Smile Angel in 2007 - Chinaview.cn article on Faye Wong launching the foundation for children with cleft lip in 2006 - China News article on Faye Wong's fundraising ball for Smile Angel in 2007