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… Dentsply Sirona Ends Zafran's Long Wait Dentsply Sirona Ends Zafran's Long Wait No one is too remote for Smile Train and our partners When Zafran was born, his cries mixed with the songs of the tropical birds outside his house … and received a response at once. The hospital explained that, because Ibnu Sina partners with an organization called Smile Train, Zafran’s surgery would be performed by a highly trained team of local experts — and would be completely free thanks to Smile Train’s generous donors around the world and to Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional …
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… CCAC Spotlight: Jessi Fasse CCAC Spotlight: Jessi Fasse Her family's motto: “May Your Smile Change the World.” Jessi Fasse, from Iowa, shares what led her to become a member of Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC), a group whose personal experiences with clefts help advance Smile Train’s marketing initiatives and communication strategy. I learned about the wonderful work that Smile Train does …
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… Looking Back at 25: Jingtee and Nalee Looking Back at 25: Jingtee and Nalee A personal story of why Smile Train’s model matters La Vang and Ming Lao were very happy together: La Vang worked the land while Ming Lao joined … local artisans noticed him. She bought a rug, but knew there must be more she could do to help. Once home, she emailed Smile Train. Our local staff tracked down the family right away and scheduled Jingtee for free cleft surgery at our local … cleft surgery amid the pandemic. The months dragged on, but the family never lost hope because they knew that, as Smile Train partners, the Mohosot team was still going to be there for them tomorrow, and the next day, and every day …
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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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… Kioko Can Finally Leave the Family Farm Kioko Can Finally Leave the Family Farm After 17 years of isolation, a smile set him free Kioko’s large family lives on a farm that is remote even by the standards of rural Kenya. They never … before cleft surgery When the first day of school finally arrived, the other children took one look at his different smile and ridiculed him without mercy. He came home that day traumatized and in tears. The next day was even worse, and … his head to hide his face. Then, one day in 2019, a neighbor told his parents that he heard an organization called Smile Train was offering free cleft surgeries from local Kenyan doctors at nearby Makueni County Hospital. The family …
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… Smile Train-Commissioned Study Reveals Deadly Reality of Malnutrition and Clefts Smile Train-Commissioned Study Reveals Deadly Reality of Malnutrition and Clefts New study reveals nearly HALF of … issues than their peers. Globally, they are almost twice as likely to be underweight and at risk for growth failure. A Smile Train patient being weighed at a nutrition intervention Why? Clefts reduce babies’ ability to create suction during …
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… Smile Train To Expand Local Cleft Care Partnerships Throughout the Middle East Smile Train To Expand Local Cleft Care Partnerships Throughout the Middle East Program expansion includes Yemen and Iraq, countries where previous programs were interrupted due to conflict. NEW YORK – March 17, 2021 – Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, has announced new launches and expansions of partnerships in …
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… to Receive Scholarships for Pediatric Needs Forty Surgeons to Receive Scholarships for Pediatric Needs Charities Smile Train and KidsOR to Sponsor Surgeons Across Africa AFRICA – Wednesday, July 28, 2021 – Global charities Smile Train and Kids Operating Room (KidsOR) are partnering to support the training and education of 40 pediatric … cover the cost of exam registration and fees, transport and visas for the country in which the recipients are training. Smile Train Vice-President and Regional Director for Africa Mrs. Nkeiruka Obi celebrated the partnership, saying: “At the …
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… Elsa Heals Clefts by Healing Families Elsa Heals Clefts by Healing Families Inside the work of a Smile Train-partner social worker When a baby is born, new parents are born, too. That is true for everyone, but it is … ever make friends or find a job? If she can’t nurse without choking… how long will she be with us? As a psychologist at Smile Train partner Fundación Ayninakuna in Bolivia, parents of newborns with clefts regularly come to Elsa Gonzales Ramos looking like their whole world is lost. She greets them all with a warm smile and good news: “It’s going to be okay. You’ve come to the right place.” Cleft treatment is rarely a single surgery. …
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… Bhargavi: Commitment and Compassion in Mumbai Bhargavi: Commitment and Compassion in Mumbai Smile Train’s comprehensive care inspires families and caregivers alike. When Swati and Manoj learned they were expecting … about nearby Godrej Memorial Hospital. “We Had Come to the Right Place” Godrej Memorial Hospital has partnered with Smile Train for more than two decades. Under the expertise and guidance of Dr. Khandekar Bharati, they have developed a … leads a team of orthodontists, maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, and speech therapists. With support from Smile Train, her team can provide these services to patients in need at no cost to them. The hospital’s partnership with …
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… Find Help Find a Partner Treatment Center Cleft treatment is 100%-free for Smile Train patients. Additionally, in many cases transportation to/from Smile Train treatment centers may be available. Please contact your local Smile Train treatment center for more information. U.S. Cleft Team contact information is provided by the American Cleft …
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… Away at Art Impact for Health Bulgaria The Cleft Community Takes Our Breath Away at Art Impact for Health Bulgaria Their smiles have always been a source of inspiration On September 7, the picturesque town of Vratsa, Bulgaria, transformed into a canvas for Art Impact for Health, a celebration of the cleft community hosted by Smile Train and our local partner Association ALA. Scenic Vratsa Art Impact for Health is a multi-stakeholder initiative … artists, patients, and families to Vratsa, one of the Balkans’ most stunning cities. Inspiration was abundant as the smiles on participants’ faces at every session, including: A child having his face painted at Art Impact for Health …