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Feb 17, 2017

Christie Brinkley Gives 300 Cleft Children New Smiles

… Christie Brinkley Gives 300 Cleft Children New Smiles Christie Brinkley Gives 300 Cleft Children New Smiles Brinkley Presents Check, on Behalf of Skincare Line, to Smile Train CEO for Nearly $75,000 to Support Cleft … line called Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare, and a hair extension line labeled Hair2Wear.  Now, she can add winemaker to that list.  Italian term for “highly beautiful,” the Bellissima line of sparkling wines speaks to the idea of …
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Smile Train Announces New Strategic Partnership with Hippo Lending

… Smile Train Announces New Strategic Partnership with Hippo Lending Smile Train Announces New Strategic Partnership with Hippo Lending Throughout … cleft organization announces a strategic partnership with Hippo Lending , a commercial lender focused solely on serving healthcare professionals. This partnership unites two organizations with a mutual purpose of supporting medical professionals and improving the health of children globally. Throughout 2021, Hippo Lending will donate $250 for every loan issued to their new clients, …
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Smile Train Named “2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits

… Smile Train Named “2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits Smile Train Named “2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits Award based on Community Recommendations New York, NY (November 9, 2023) – Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, is named a “2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, …
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Jan 14, 2020

Smile Train Appoints New Members to Medical Advisory Board

… Smile Train Appoints New Members to Medical Advisory Board Smile Train Appoints New Members to Medical Advisory Board Members Bring a Wealth of Knowledge and Expertise in Cleft Care Treatment NEW YORK –  Smile Train , the world’s largest cleft organization, today announced the addition of four new members to its Medical …
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Susannah Schaefer Bio

… Train Susannah (“Susie”) Schaefer is Executive Vice Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms of comprehensive cleft care. Susie joined Smile Train in February 2013, after serving as a member of the …
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Kenyan Drake and Mathias Kiwanuka Put Their Hustle to Work

… Kenyan Drake and Mathias Kiwanuka Put Their Hustle to Work Kenyan Drake and Mathias Kiwanuka Put Their Hustle to Work for Smile Train Patients When it comes to helping children smile, there is no offseason Training camp doesn’t begin until August, but Las Vegas Raiders star running back Kenyan … score big wins for children in need. In June, he held his second Cocktails for a Cause event, in Las Vegas, to benefit Smile Train. A few weeks later, he traveled with former New York Giant and current Smile Train Board member Mathias …
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Alexandra’s Smile Train Fundraising Takes Off in Cape Canaveral

… Alexandra’s Smile Train Fundraising Takes Off in Cape Canaveral Alexandra’s Smile Train Fundraising Takes Off in Cape Canaveral With a table and a story to tell, Alexandra is bringing cleft … by and watch. She fought hard to defend her brother and make sure that he felt loved. That’s why, when Alexandra found Smile Train, something clicked. She thought of her uncle and all the children throughout the world who are just like him, …
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Zoe’s Smile Is a “Boundless Joy” for Her Whole Family

… Zoe’s Smile Is a “Boundless Joy” for Her Whole Family Zoe’s Smile Is a “Boundless Joy” for Her Whole Family And people like you made it possible Nancy was nervous as she traveled … the fear and confusion on her face, a healthcare worker approached and gave her the number for Tess Unlimited, a local Smile Train partner cleft center. “I was so happy that someone came to me and said, ‘Listen, here you can find help,’” …
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Behind-the-Scenes at Simulare Medical, a Division of Smile Train

… Behind-the-Scenes at Simulare Medical, a Division of Smile Train Behind-the-Scenes at Simulare Medical, a Division of Smile Train How a tool originally made for robots is now empowering real surgeons around the world In the late 2010s, Dr. … Simulare Medical to produce and sell it to cleft teams around the world. The tiny company soon caught the attention of Smile Train. As an organization that runs on a unique, sustainable model of empowering local healthcare workers around …
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Apr 16, 2025

Smile Train Invests in Medical Training and Education for Global Partners

… Smile Train Invests in Medical Training and Education for Global Partners Smile Train Invests in Medical Training and Education for Global Partners Organization empowers global cleft care … at the 82nd American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association’s Annual Meeting Palm Springs, California (April 16, 2025) – Smile Train , the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, is proud to support nine global partner medical …
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The People Behind Smile Train

… Quality Assurance Leela Imam Senior Director, Education & Training and Comprehensive Cleft Care, India Christina Jaramillo Manager, Development Rahul Jha Senior Manager, Development, India Laura Jones Philanthropy Manager, UK Linda Jones … Feedback Officer, Bangladesh Shishupal Lakra Office Assistant, India Bali Lambie Vice President, Development Christopher Lane Grants Management Associate Deasy Larasati Country Manager and Program Director, Indonesia Jasmine Lattimore … Development & Team Empower   Nick McGann Senior Manager, Planned Giving Renu Mehta Area Director, South Asia Afaf Meky Executive Manager, UAE Wendrich Montero Senior Graphic Designer Antonina Morari Sr. Accountant Dr. Bethel Mulugeta …
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Eva Ehlinger: Small Acts Add Up to Big Smiles

… Eva Ehlinger: Small Acts Add Up to Big Smiles Eva Ehlinger: Small Acts Add Up to Big Smiles "Knowing the strong emotions I felt when Ethan was born, it was hard to imagine how a family with no access to life-saving surgery would feel. I wanted to help." The following was written by Smile Train Student Ambassador Eva Ehlinger. On January 13, 2013, I was eager and excited to meet my new baby brother …

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