Dr. Dane does good

While shoppers’ smiles are currently hidden behind their masks, they’ll soon spot plenty of friendly faces in the snack aisle thanks to Lay’s — including a smile that might look familiar locally: Dr. Dane Hoang (pictured) from Dallas. During a time when joy is needed more than ever, Lay’s is converting millions of potato chip bags to feature the real smiles of 30 “ordinary” people doing extraordinary things in their communities. The Smile with Lay’s campaign directly benefits Operation Smile, an international medical charity that provides access to safe surgical care to those who have cleft conditions. Every purchase of a Lay’s specially marked bag supports the brand’s donation of up to $1 million to Operation Smile. Dr. Dane works to create smiles in her community and abroad by providing dental care for children around the world as a pediatric dental volunteer with Operation Smile. Inspired by her own immigrant story, Dr. Dane has a passion for giving back. Most of Dr. Dane’s volunteer work with Operation Smile has been focused in Hue, Vietnam, near where she was born.                                                                                    — Julie Dion