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… Wrote the Book on Cleft Care Management — Literally Why this cleft speech pioneer is so passionate about donating to Smile Train Dr. Ann Kummer is a leading authority on clefts and speech. She is also a passionate Smile Train supporter and an advisor to our global speech programs. We caught up with her to discuss how she came to this field, why she is so passionate about Smile Train’s model, how she sees her legacy, and much more. Tell me about your background and how you decided to go into …
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… Family Made Lemonade When Life Gave Them a Cleft, Ella and Her Family Made Lemonade And raised more than $475,000 for Smile Train over 16 years Kelli Pastorelli is no ultrasound expert, but she had done this twice before and knew enough to … were able to help her.” They spoke to Dr. Cutting about ways to give back to others with clefts, and he told them about Smile Train, where he is currently Chair Emeritus of the Medical Advisory Board . Again, the family did their homework. … on Long Island Ella hosted her first lemonade stand from her pack n’ play Ella hosted her first lemonade stand for Smile Train when she was still just a toddler. It was inconspicuous enough — Kelli remembers it as just Ella and her …
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… Ray and His Family Held Out Hope for 16 Years Ray and His Family Held Out Hope for 16 Years When they heard about Smile Train, they knew they finally found what they were looking for When little Ray was born with a cleft , it sent … supported him wholeheartedly. And they never lost hope for him. Now, Ray is never shy about greeting his friends with a smile Their hope paid off when his family heard about Smile Train partner Benh Vien Nhi Dong I . There, Ray could receive the surgery he’d been dreaming of for free! Family …
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… Impact Award Catriona Gray Receives 2024 Global Goodwill Ambassador Impact Award The only thing more dazzling than her smile is her flair for giving them to others Smile Train recently honored Catriona Gray with our 2024 Global Goodwill Ambassador Impact Award at a ceremony in Manila … surgery. Though her Miss Universe reign has since ended, her dedication to using her global platform to make the world smile is still going strong. When you have 13+ million followers on Instagram, attention follows you wherever you go. …
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… she shares the story of how she combined her passions for family, education, and doing good to get teachers across the Silver State fired up to raise awareness of clefts and transform children’s lives through Smile Train. My journey to …
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… and spread joy! From December 3rd to December 14th, Smile Train is hosting an exciting online auction and an online store, and we want you to be part of it! Our celebrity ambassadors have donated an auction item or have created a … our global cleft programs, helping children in need worldwide. Check them out and start shopping! Auction Online Store … This festive season let’s come together to create smiles for cleft families and spread joy! … 12 Days of Giving …
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… Student Ambassador Program Student Ambassador Program Smile Train's Student Ambassadors are a group of high school students passionate about making a difference. Student Ambassador Application Start A Club Student Ambassadors Contact Who We Are Smile Train's Student Ambassadors are a group of high school students who are passionate about making a difference. Made up of students from across the U.S., this group encourages students to expand their networks, learn about the global nonprofit sector, and support Smile Train's …
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… Smile Train’s Director of Programs Safety Named a Heroine of Health by Women in Global Health Smile Train’s Director of Programs Safety Named a Heroine of Health by Women in Global Health Dr. Elizabeth Igaga to be honored for prestigious award Kigali, Rwanda (July 19, 2023) – Smile Train, the world’s largest …
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… Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable Julia Robert Capili is an artist and a Smile Train patient from Manila, the Philippines. Her life story is a powerful testimony to the power of love, kindness, … on my worst days, my art inspires me to pull back into reality and start anew. It's my therapy. Julia shares a smile with Dr. Janet Pandan, an orthodontist at the Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation of the Philippines While the trauma …
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… Changed a Little Girl's Life Kristiyana: How a Two-Hour Surgery Changed a Little Girl's Life For Kristiyana’s family, Smile Train opened new opportunities for happier lives Coming from the same small town, Aleksandra and Krasimir have … afford the treatment Kristiyana needed. Thankfully, she was soon transferred to the Medical University of Plovdiv, a Smile Train partner. Kristiyana with Krasimir Life with Smile Train There, Aleksandra and Krasimir connected with Dr. Youri Anastassov and his team Dr. Anastassov explained …
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… Zindia and Joseyur Keep Going Zindia and Joseyur Keep Going Never bet against a mother’s will to see her child smile. NOTE: This story contains instances of psychological abuse and may not be suitable for all readers. Zindia, 22, … shares an honest account of her family’s long and fraught journey to the care, dignity, and safety all people deserve. Smile Train and our local partner Asociación Civil Mision Caritas Felices are proud to have been there to help them both … Civil Mision Caritas Felices (MCF). From the first time we entered, the staff greeted us warmly and had nothing but smiles for Joseyur. Then they sat us down and explained how they were going to provide every bit of cleft care my baby …
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… Advocacy Event "Smiles for Ukraine: Creating a Healthier World Together" to Address the Treatment of Children with Clefts Advocacy Event "Smiles for Ukraine: Creating a Healthier World Together" to Address the Treatment of Children with Clefts Kyiv, Ukraine (October 29, 2024) - This morning, the public organization, “Ukrainian Smile” hosted an advocacy event at the State Information Agency of Ukraine, Ukrinform, to raise awareness about the …