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… Cleft Leadership Centers - KATH Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Smile Train Cleft Leadership Center Kumasi, Ghana At a Glance … opportunities for cleft specialists and research to learn more about the prevalence of clefts in Ghana and their impact. To address these needs, the Ghana Cleft Foundation was incorporated in 2006, led by founding volunteer board … Oral Health Speech services Anesthesia and intensive care Pharmaceutical services “This milestone elevates Africa’s medical professionals in diverse fields of cleft care, boosting their credibility while reassuring our patients of …
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… philanthropist, Dave has dedicated his life to helping the cleft community. In this session, he shares his story and his mission to create a large-scale mentorship pipeline for cleft affected individuals. Cleft Perspectives: Teenagers Share … in school to encounters with bullying, many cleft affected children face social dilemmas from a young age. In this can’t-miss session for parents, Dr. Leanne Magee, Pediatric Psychologist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, provides …
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… Smile Train Ambassador Kylie Jenner Visits Organization's Local Programs in Peru Smile Train Ambassador Kylie Jenner Visits Organization's Local Programs in Peru NEW YORK — As part of her ongoing … clefts, pop culture phenomenon and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner, creator of Kylie Cosmetics, had the opportunity to visit Smile Train’s local programs in Peru and meet with the organization’s local partner surgeons, cleft patients and their …
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… Smile Train and Kids Operating Room Announce Partnership Across Africa Smile Train and Kids Operating Room Announce Partnership Across Africa New York – Smile Train , the world's largest cleft charity, today announced a partnership with Scottish charity, Kids Operating …
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… 2023 Smile Train College Scholarship Program Winners Meet Our 2023 Smile Train College Scholarship Winners Keagon Fleming David A. Liu and Lauren Wu Scholar How has your cleft affected … including helping establish my long-term career path. From my experience in the past, I have discovered that one simple smile can do a lot for an individual. It always baffled me at the orthodontist’s office as a child, seeing many of the …
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… agencies, and organizations. Founded in 2008, the Shortys’ notable previous winners include Malala Yousafzai, Trevor Noah, Michelle Obama, Conan O’Brien, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, and brands such as Marvel Studios, HBO, Red Bull, Airbnb, Nestle, …
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… Justin Long and Kate Bosworth Visit Smile Train Patients in Mexico City Justin Long and Kate Bosworth Visit Smile Train Patients in Mexico City …and Justin got an unexpected taste of the excellent care they receive Justin Long and Kate Bosworth knew they would get an up-close look at Smile Train’s work in Mexico City last spring. They never expected it would get personal, too. Our two newest Celebrity …
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… Planting the Seeds of Smiles: Donor Sue Hoover on Her Legacy Gift Intention Planting the Seeds of Smiles: Donor Sue Hoover on Her Legacy Gift Intention “Every penny of the money we donate is used in all the right ways.” … want to give back.” “This is what I decided to devote my life to,” Sue says of helping others. In 2010, Sue discovered Smile Train. She quickly realized that high-quality, sustainable cleft care was a powerful way to transform lives for the …
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… Looking Out for Her Before She Was Even Born, Milena’s Parents Were Looking Out for Her Thanks to them, she wears her smile with pride Grazi lives in Brazil with her husband and two children. When she learned her second child, Milena, would be born with a cleft, she was terrified. Now her fears are a thing of the past thanks to Smile Train. Here’s her story in her own words: Before Milena was born, I had my son, Nilo. My husband was supporting us … didn’t help us find a place specializing in cleft care. Thankfully, I knew a speech therapist who happened to work at Smile Train partner Hospital Municipal Infantil Menino Jesus. He provided us with a medical guide to start treatment with …
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… This Cleft Mom and Speech Therapist Knows All That a Smile Can Mean This Cleft Mom and Speech Therapist Knows All That a Smile Can Mean A truly unique perspective from a mother who has seen it all Yordanka Markova is a Smile Train-partner speech therapist in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is also the mother of Dani, a Smile Train patient. Her story …
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… Awards & Ratings Awards & Ratings Find out why Smile Train receives high ratings and reviews. Give With Confidence Since our founding in 1999, Smile Train has been committed to efficiently and effectively helping children with clefts and providing transparency into our financials. Smile Train consistently receives independent and unbiased high ratings from supporters, charity watchers, and publishers …
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… FiveStone Heart A treatment today can change their path forever. Smile Train provides essential cleft care to children around the world. Because more than creating brighter smiles, we’re creating beaming futures. Learn More Donate Now Reshape their future with Smile Train. Many people think a cleft lip or palate is a cosmetic issue. But the truth is, cleft conditions come with …