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… a Cleft Patient, Tomorrow a Doctor Maimun: Today a Cleft Patient, Tomorrow a Doctor He hopes to help others, just as Smile Train helped him Muslima was shocked when Maimun, her second child, was born with a cleft. She had undergone two … obtained his information. Learning that all of Maimun’s cleft care would be completely free — because Dr. Tarikul was a Smile Train partner — was like a dream come true for Muslima. Together at the hospital, the doctor showed her multiple … proved invaluable. “In my lap, I had to maintain a certain angle for feeding him,” she recalled in a conversation with Smile Train. “Yes, it takes time and a lot of patience, but I did it all myself.” Son and mother, Maimun and Muslima When …
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… The Ballad of King Daniel, the People’s King The Ballad of King Daniel, the People’s King Smile Train and the Sing Me a Story Foundation team up to bring a boy’s dreams to life In an unassuming brick house on a quiet street in a sleepy village in New Jersey lives a truly extraordinary boy. One whose smile and laughter cast a spell over all who meet him. His name is Daniel. His story begins once upon a time, when two American heroes, Kenny and Jasmine, met and … Jasmine Fortune smiles on those who smile, and as fortune would have it, the two bards were due to perform in the town nearest Daniel’s village — New York City — in just a few weeks’ time. So Hayes and Brent invited Daniel and his family to …
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… ended up at Amendeep Hospital, where the staff told them that, thanks to their partnership with an organization called Smile Train, Paulwin’s cleft surgery — and all other vital cleft care she would ever need to live, grow, and thrive — … misaligned. Learning to speak without a roof to her mouth made her difficult to understand even years later. That’s why Smile Train works closely with our partners to ensure our patients always have access to the full range of high-quality care they need to not only smile but thrive, right in their own backyards. Paulwin is ready to make her debut on the world stage As Paulwin grew, …
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… Journey In His Mother’s Words David’s Cleft Journey in His Mother’s Words Magaly is the mother of David, age five, a Smile Train patient in Quito, Ecuador. She shared with us her son’s journey to cleft care and what Smile Train has meant for her entire family. We are originally from Guaranda, a small town about five hours from Quito. … long because shortly after learning about that other organization, a friend of my husband’s met me and told me about Smile Train. At first, I could hardly believe it — how was it possible that David could receive treatment from doctors …
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… Smile Train Named Best Mid-size Nonprofit of the Year at 9th Annual Shorty Impact Awards Smile Train Named Best Mid-size Nonprofit of the Year at 9th Annual Shorty Impact Awards Organization wins multiple awards across several categories Los Angeles, CA – November 21, 2024 – Smile Train , the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, takes high honors at …
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… Claudio Pays It Forward Claudio Pays It Forward After seeking cleft treatment for decades, he finally found Smile Train Claudio, 35, struggled his entire life to access cleft care. His parents did all they could when he was a … young patients, leaving him to wait again and again and again. When Claudio discovered Misión Caritas Felices, a local Smile Train partner, his story finally took a happy turn. He received the cleft palate surgery, dental care, and speech therapy he had sought his entire life — all for free thanks to the generosity of Smile Train donors. Claudio’s first move after starting cleft care? Paying it forward. He now offers his taxi services to …
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… party to benefit Smile Train. Members of my community helped me spread the word and generously donated space and white t-shirts. I’ve been in and out of surgeries and dentists’ chairs my entire life and I still think hosting a fundraiser is … thing I’ve ever done. But it was worth it because it left me with self-confidence, precious memories, some really groovy shirts, and — best of all — $600 to help Smile Train bring cleft care to children in need! My advice to anyone who might …
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… A Growing Challenge, a Growing Commitment A Growing Challenge, a Growing Commitment Smile Train-Lifebox Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative content series In Eastern Africa, lack of access to pediatric … of preventable causes each year. To save lives, it will take investment from stakeholders at all levels, including policymakers and governments. Professor Miliard Derbew is a pediatric surgeon from Ethiopia. Professor Derbew is Chief … the challenges providers face in providing safe surgical pediatric care in the region, and how partnerships like the Smile Train-Lifebox Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative can help to strengthen surgical systems. I have been …
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… Message of Happiness Thank You Thank You for Spreading Happiness! Your message has been received and will bring a smile to a child's face. Want to Keep Making a Difference? Find more ways to get involved … Your message has been received and will bring a smile to a child's face. … Message of Happiness Thank You …
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… Smile Train to Serve as International Sponsor for the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) 78th Annual Meeting Smile Train to Serve as International Sponsor for ACPA 78th Annual Meeting 900+ attendees from 40 countries will explore … Association (ACPA)’s 78th Annual Meeting will virtually convene more than 900 attendees from 40 countries. Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft lip and palate organization, will serve as International Sponsor for the meeting …
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… A Rocky Road to a Better Life Humera: A Rocky Road to a Better Life Life was difficult for Humera’s family. But with Smile Train’s help, they were able to find support and hope. Before Mehjabeen and Faisal had Humera, their firstborn … breathe. They were advised not to take her outside for fear of infection. Eventually, Faisal and Mehjabeen learned about Smile Train at the Godrej Memorial Hospital. They were incredibly grateful that the surgery would be free, as they were … also encouraging and supportive: they gave them guidance throughout the process. When Humera’s parents first saw her new smile, they considered it a miracle. They could hardly believe that was their daughter smiling back at them. Their family …
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… support, dental care, orthodontic treatment, speech therapy, and more. Where We Work We support our partners to provide 100%-free cleft treatment to children around the world. Our Impact at a Glance 20,000+ empowered medical professionals 2M+ Smile Train-supported cleft surgeries since 1999 1,000+ partner hospitals 100,000+ Smile Train-supported cleft training opportunities 95+ countries where Smile Train …