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Parvis X 25 years of Paint a Smile

June 2025

PARVIS, an unexpected yet precious gift, unveiled during a magical summer evening, surrounded by dedicated partners and faithful friends.

Heartfelt thanks to all the PARVIS partners who make this adventure possible.

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Heart Partner of the Gonet Geneva Open 2025

May 2025

Paint a Smile had the immense joy of being at the heart of the Geneva Gonet Open’s 10th edition and its Anniversary Gala Evening.

A huge thank you to the athletes, auction participants, Village visitors and our Smile Team during the weeklong tournament.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2 tickets to the final match.

Such amazing support!

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Happy Easter!

April 2025

This year, sporty bunnies, gardening hens, and mischievous hedgehogs have gathered on the walls of the General Pediatrics Unit at Hôpital Necker-Enfants malades to celebrate Easter!

Lively, colorful, and heartwarming scenes – straight from the imagination of our artists – now brighten the days of hospitalized children, bringing smiles and comfort through art.

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Gonet Geneva Open

April 2025

Thank you to the Gonet Geneva Open for choosing Paint a Smile as their heart partner.

A wonderful gift for our 25th anniversary!

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Hôpital Necker – Enfants malades, Paris – Cardiac Catheterization

March 2025

Mission accomplished for the Petit Panda project!
Designed to support children and their families during a cardiac catheterization procedure at Hôpital Necker-Enfants maladies, the Petit Panda project creates a true cocoon of comfort.
With a reassuring plush toy, a beautifully illustrated booklet, a bravery diploma, and our soothing murals, each step becomes a little less daunting, and a lot more comforting.

Project funded by : Association Petit Cœur de Beurre

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“PARVIS, craftsmanship in the service of philanthropy”

January 2025

When the excellence of “Métiers d’Art” meets solidarity, it gives rise to an exceptional project. Thanks to the initiative of Ateliers Blandenier, this unique partnership will support Paint a Smile’s mission. Stay tuned for the next chapter!

A huge THANK YOU to all PARVIS partners!

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Our best wishes for 2025

January 2025

The Paint a Smile team sends you its best wishes for a wonderful and colorful year!


For 25 years, Paint a Smile has carried out 225 projects in 18 countries—an adventure made possible thanks to you: our talented artists, dedicated partners, generous donors, and committed businesses.


Together, let’s continue writing this beautiful story of solidarity, bringing joy and color to healthcare spaces.

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Escalade Race

December 2024

What a success for the 2024 Équipe des Couleurs!

This edition brought together:

  • 549 participants welcomed at the Restaurant Le Lyrique
  • 15 companies and 2 schools united to share their energy and support
  • 22 enthusiastic and committed volunteers
  • 1 sports trainer for a dynamic warm-up

Thanks to this collective effort, CHF 17,000.- were raised to support Paint a Smile’s mission.

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CHAL – Pneumology Department

December 2024

Inauguration of the frescoes in the pulmonology department at the Alpes Hospital Center.
A deeply moving moment, reflecting our commitment to transforming healthcare spaces into places of calm and serenity.

Project funded by: SC Johnson and the donors of the SIRHô Fund of the GHT Léman Mont-Blanc.

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Participatory Art in Vevey: Collective Murals to Transform School Playgrounds

December 2024

The City of Vevey, Nestlé, and the Paint a Smile Foundation, in collaboration with Caran d’Ache, are delighted to launch this creative initiative!

Together, we invite pupils to participate in creating collective murals—an opportunity for them to express their creativity, share ideas, and celebrate diversity. This project transforms school playgrounds into vibrant, colourful spaces that inspire joy and foster solidarity.