Showing 624 of 925 results
Filters
Story
… treatment plan. For another, their doctor knew to refer them to the Bulgarian Association for Facial Anomalies (ALA), a Smile Train partner. Dasha with Lev and his twin brother, Philip Thanks to the ALA, Metodi and Dasha learned how many … Bulgaria did not know that ALA existed; most Bulgarians didn’t even know what a cleft was. Lev Simeonov at the Run for Smiles So Metodi got moving to change that — literally. Metodi holds Lev on his shoulders An avid runner, Metodi teamed up with two friends to organize the first-annual Run with a Smile event — a series of two races through the forest-covered mountains and cobbled streets of Vratsa May 22 and 23, …
Story
… Cleft Care in Colombia And worldwide The steadfast love of her family and the full commitment of her cleft team at Smile Train partner Fundación Sonríe made Nasly’s childhood easier, but they couldn’t make it easy. Memories of other … cry almost as much as those of the pain she endured from so many years of braces. Nasly smiling But what if she could smile and have straight teeth without braces? Smile Train’s partnership with Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and …
Page
… Haleon. Smile Train and Haleon are committed to smiles and building health inclusivity for people with clefts. Working hand-in-hand with local cleft teams, we have made a tremendous difference for cleft-affected families in 98 countries. Together, …
Story
… they would find a solution to his cleft — fast. Just a few weeks later, they discovered B and B Hospital, their local Smile Train partner. On their first visit, the doctor told them: No more worrying; you’ve come to the right place . At … He likes the idea of helping others in need. Gallery Prev Next Sunmaya and Subal cannot overstate their appreciation for Smile Train’s donors, who they believe saved their child’s life. “We see them as living gods,” Subal said. “People with … active partner treatment centers Nepal Read more stories from Nepal Nepal Jun 18, 2024 Asher Finds His Home — and His Smile Nepal Nov 15, 2023 Simrik’s Future is Bright as Her Smile Nepal May 23, 2023 Building Robots for Good? That’s …
Page
… About Fundraising and Volunteering Smile Train loves to interact with our followers on Facebook , Instagram , X , LinkedIn , and TikTok . You can also create a customized, personal fundraising page on our website to share your story …
Story
… A Transformational Collaboration in Indonesia Reaching every corner of Indonesia with our partners. In June 2021, Smile Train Indonesia, the Indonesian Plastic Surgery Association, and the Indonesian National Police made history — again. In June 2019, the Central Police marked their 73rd anniversary by partnering with Smile Train to provide 456 free cleft surgeries over the course of three days, shattering the nation’s previous record … 750 cleft surgeries in just six days! The event was made possible by months of planning and coordination between Smile Train Indonesia and the heads of each of the country’s 41 police-run hospitals at the command of the Head of …
Story
… A Life-Changing Transformation Christine Errico’s cleft journey inspires advocacy at home and abroad As a member of Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC) , Christine Errico says, “I always feel heard. They got my trust from day one.” The council is an integral part of Smile Train’s work to advance awareness of clefts and engage the US cleft community. It is a community that Christine … almost never learned she was missing. Christine Errico (middle, blue) with other participants on the 2021 Journey of Smiles to Kenya, visiting the Makueni County Hospital in Nairobi. Discouraged from acknowledging and asking about her …
Page
… allows us to spend less time and fewer resources on fundraising. Donate Monthly Donate One Time Changing the World One Smile at a Time Over the past 25+ years, we have transformed the lives of more than 2 million children. With your help, … over the next five years, putting more children than ever before on track to a better future. Learn About Our Model Smile Train Before and After Images Prev Next Quick Links What are Clefts? Did you know that clefts cause difficulties … , hearing , and speaking? Learn more about clefts. Get Involved Whatever your passion, there’s a way to turn it into smiles. Where We Work Learn more about Smile Train’s programs in 75+ countries. Patients and Families Learn more about …
Page
… Community Programs Join our Cleft Community Learn more about our programming for cleft-affected adults, parents of cleft-affected children, and cleft allies. Community Programs Become part of the CCAC Serve in an advisory role and help inform Smile Train’s communications activities. Cleft Con Learn more about Smile Train's …
Story
… Two years later, the family moved to the city of Comilla, where they discovered Comilla Trauma Center, a local Smile Train partner. Sakib with his father and mother There, Sakib finally received the cleft surgery he needed. Sahina … felt immense gratitude: Sakib’s life-changing cleft treatment at Comilla was completely free for the family thanks to Smile Train donors. Without the support, they would not have been able to afford it. Sakib standing tall! Now 13, Sakib … I tell them about Comilla Trauma Center and advise them to go. The doctors there treated us like VIPs.” Sakib with Smile Train Bangladesh Program Director Mobasher Hossain and Program Manager Shamima Nawsin “I want to thank you,” she …
Story
… 2017, we shared the story of Auner, a baby with a cleft who was brought to live at Smile Train’s local partner Esperanza de Vida when the Guatemalan government determined his family was not currently able to meet his unique nutritional needs . Under their expert care, this once severely malnourished baby was nursed to health until he was ready for his first Smile …
Page
… a child's life forever, giving them not only a forever smile, but a second chance at life! Upcoming Races Races Sep 21, 2025 2025 Berlin Marathon Races Oct 12, 2025 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Races Nov 2, 2025 2025 TCS New York City Marathon Races Apr 26, 2026 2026 TCS …