Smile Train supporter Baroness Stedman-Scott graciously hosted Smile Train’s annual celebration at the House of Lords. The House of Lords offered a stunning location to reflect on a year of success for Smile Train and our devoted donors.
Ningxia, China – When Li Tianen was born with a cleft lip and palate, an exciting day soon turned into a day of worries. His family’s financial situation made it nearly impossible to afford cleft lip and palate surgery. They were helpless and confused.
Tabatinga, Brazil – When Kalebe was born with a bilateral cleft lip, Jeane said that she was surprised. She was just happy that he was alive. The pregnancy had many complications and Kalebe had barely survived.
Kamonyi, Rwanda – Growing up with a cleft lip and palate was exceptionally challenging for Jean-Paul Niyigena. After he was born, the neighbors told his parents they should kill him.
