Spreading smiles around the WORLD

  • MAY 2025

    Ljubljana City Center
    Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Spreading smiles around the world

  • MAY 2025

    Prague City Center
    Prague, Czech Republic

    Spreading smiles around the world

  • MARCH 2025

    Give Kids the World Village
    Kissimmee, FL

    Donating $10,000 we won with MrBeast to Give Kids the World Village

  • FEBRUARY 2025

    Alexandria Fire Department
    Alexandria, Virginia

    Supporting Mental Health Day for firefighters who responded to the tragic DC aviation accident

  • February 2025

    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    Washington D.C.

    Responding to the tragic DC aviation accident with therapy dogs

  • January 2025

    Children’s National Hospital
    Washington D.C.

    Visit with “Smiley Riley” during our bi-weekly visits to the Children’s Hospital

  • OCTOBER 2024

    United States Military Academy
    New York

    Spreading Smiles with the West Point Football team

  • OCTOBER 2024

    The Pentagon
    Washington, D.C.

    Pentagon visit to spread smiles for Mental Health Awareness Week! Thank you to the U.S. Air Force and Space Force for making this visit possible!

  • September 2024

    Children's National Hospital
    Washington, D.C.

    Ellie and Emma are a part of Children's National Hospital pet therapy team to bring comfort and joy to patients and their families. As featured in Good Morning America—read the article here.

  • August 2024

    Georgetown University
    Washington, D.C.

    Spreading joy with the Smile Mobile 🚲😀

  • July 2024

    Fort Campbell Army Base
    Fort Campbell, KY

    Visiting Soldiers of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade to boost morale.

  • JULY 2024

    U.S. Olympic Women’s Soccer Team
    Washington D.C.

    Surprising the U.S. Olympic Women’s Team with a visit from Ellie and Emma before they head off to Paris for the Olympic games!

  • June 2024

    Meeting Arielle
    Gaithersburg, MD

    Arielle is an amazing 16-year-old girl who has autism and ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Last year, she was too sick for visitors at Children’s National Hospital. A few months later, her team invited us for a visit.

  • May 2024

    Care Kits for Those in Need
    Arlington, VA

    Thank you to the volunteers and everyone who helped purchase items from our wish list to create 500 care kits for those in need

  • April 2024

    St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
    Memphis, TN

    Ellie and Emma kicked off the first St. Jude patient family “all-call” in over 4 years! The staff went above and beyond to make it a special day.

  • April 2024

    Ronald McDonald House Charities
    Fort Worth, TX

    A huge shoutout to all the incredible volunteers who dedicated their time to serving families, from sharing meals to playing games and writing heartfelt cards.

  • March 2024

    Care Kits for Those in Need
    Austin, TX

    Thank you to everyone who donated supplies and all the volunteers who helped create 300 care kits for those experiencing homelessness

  • March 2024

    Soldier’s Angels
    San Antonio, TX

    In less than one hour, 100 volunteers from USAA put together 1,400 care packages for service members

  • March 2024

    Give Kids the World Village
    Kissimmee, FL

    Volunteers helped create magical experiences for children with critical illnesses

  • March 2024

    District Dustoff
    Washington D.C.

    A Day in the Life of a MEDEVAC Helicopter Pilot. Thanks to DC National Guard for a memorable experience.

  • January 2024

    Bagel Man
    Washington D.C.

    A special surprise for someone who is spreading joy in the community!

  • January 2024

    Georgetown University
    Washington D.C.

    Surprising students with smiles and
    golden love 💛

  • DECEMBER 2023

    Marquette University
    Milwaukee, WI

    Popping in on students during finals week at Marquette University

  • DECEMBER 2023

    Warrior Canine Connection
    Boyds, MD

    Surprising those who serve with Starbucks holiday drinks

  • DECEMBER 2023

    Children’s National Hospital
    Washington, D.C.

    As a member of the Children’s therapy dog program, Ellie works to provide comfort to patients & families

  • NOVEMBER 2023

    Turkey Trot
    Washington, D.C.

    Giving out paw-fives to runners at America’s Trot for Hunger

  • OCTOBER 2023

    Surprising Mark
    London, U.K.

    Surprising Mark who was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer during the pandemic

  • OCTOBER 2023

    The Louvre Museum
    Paris, France

    Bonjour! Spreading smiles during our international mission to spread smiles tour

  • OCTOBER 2023

    Ramstein Air Force Base
    Ramstein, Germany

    Thank you to the USO for helping to facilitate our visit with service members

  • OCTOBER 2023

    Old Town
    Prague, Czech Republic

    Spreading smiles in Prague

  • OCTOBER 2023

    Camp Trzebień
    Poland

    Visiting service members in Poland

  • SEPTEMBER 2023

    Ghent City Center
    Ghent, Belgium

    First stop on our international spread smiles tour of 2023!

  • August 2023

    Warrior Canine Connection
    Boyds, MD

    WCC presented us with the "Wag of the Tail" award for playing a critical role in their ability to serve veterans.

  • MAY 2023

    Joint Base Andrews
    Prince George's County, MD

    Ellie learns what it takes to fly an F16 with the D.C. Air National Guard

  • May 2023

    U.S. Air Force Academy
    Colorado Springs, CO

    E&E had a great time with the cadets at the Air Force Academy

  • APRIL 2023

    Santa Monica Pier
    Los Angeles, CA

    Spreading smiles coast to coast! We started our road-trip in VA, traveled to Florida and all the way to California!

  • MARCH 2023

    Give Kids the World Village
    Kissimmee, FL

    GKTW Village makes wishes come true for children with critical illnesses and their families