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… The show contacted Carolina and invited her on. There, in front of a national audience, Dr. Tomás introduced her to Smile Train partner Misíon Caritas Felices (MCF), who offered to provide Imanol all of the cleft surgeries he needed. Carolina felt like she was dreaming. Then the news got even better. Thanks to their partnership with Smile Train, every part of Imanol’s treatment would be completely free. Carolina floated off the set that day in a daze. Imanol fills his entire family with smiles Imanol had his cleft lip surgery at seven months thanks to MCF. Carolina spent an hour in the waiting room shaking …
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… entire process of treatment to us. We were especially relieved to know that Manthan’s surgery would be free thanks to Smile Train. It would have been impossible for us to afford this treatment on our own. Of course, we were nervous and … The staff, too, supported and guided us well. Today, the only thing more infectious than Manthan’s energy is his smile! The result was incredible! We were overjoyed to see Manthan and to know that the surgery went off well. And when … his dreams. Ashwini, (left) and Ganesh (right) loved Manthan at first sight Our whole family is tremendously grateful to Smile Train’s donors for making our son’s transformation possible. We are committed to passing on the kindness we have …
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… Bajaj Corporate Partnership Bajaj & Smile Train Bajaj Finserv and its subsidiary companies have funded 10,000 life-changing surgeries to children with clefts … milestone was celebrated by senior officials of Bajaj Finserv together with beneficiaries of their support at local Smile Train India partner hospitals GS Memorial Hospital and Smayan Hospital in Varanasi. "Our partnership with Smile Train, which shares our belief of empowerment, is helping thousands of children reach their full potential. This …
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… Krieger Ruderman & Co., LLC Paula M. Shugart Former President & Consultant, Miss Universe Organization Crystle Stewart Owner & CEO, Miss Academy In Memoriam Charles B. Wang (1944-2018), Founder, Smile Train Honorary Director Robert T. Bell, …
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… churches, libraries, universities, hospitals, offices, and more! You can collect funds at your screening to provide new smiles to children just like Jary. Share Your Screening Share Your Screening | Post a photo of your screening on social media with the tags #SmileTrain and #EveryDayAfter and/or share your photos to @smiletrain and community@smiletrain.org for a chance to be featured on Smile Train’s social media pages. Also check out …
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… | 8 Months Later Just eight months after cleft surgery, this once shy boy is no longer afraid of anything. One year ago, Smile Train was able to give its millionth smile to Osawa, a shy, alienated little boy from a remote village in Tanzania. Since his surgery, Osawa's life has been transformed. With a shining new smile, Osawa is able to eat properly and has a newly found sense of self-confidence. … Just eight months after cleft …
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… the one they were here for popped out of his tiny brick house, a half-eaten ham sandwich in his hand and a huge, hammy smile on his face. Christine on the narrow, steep, cluttered stairs “¡Hola!” hollered three-year-old Mathias. Yesica and Mathias greet the YLC Journeyers at their home Instantly, their smiles matched his. Without saying a word, the women knew this child would change their lives almost as much as they had changed his. And this was still only the first hour of the two-day Young Leadership Circle (YLC) Journey of Smiles to Medellín, Colombia in April. Different Paths, One Journey As members of the YLC Board, Christine Smessaert, …
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… Sabira: From Speech Therapy to Mastering Three Languages Sabira: From Speech Therapy to Mastering Three Languages Comprehensive cleft care helped … local dialects! Sabira and her parents are so grateful for Smile Train’s support and the profound difference lasting, high-quality cleft care has made in their lives. Sabira and her father, Abdulrahman Help children like Sabira receive …
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… Premier Circle Dinner 2023 An Evening with Smile Train An exclusive event just for Premier Circle members like you An Evening with Smile Train Wednesday, January 18 Cocktail Reception at 6:00 p.m. CST Dinner at 7:00 p.m. CST INTERCONTINENTAL® HOUSTON … Texas Special Guests: Dr. Larry H. Hollier, Surgeon-in-Chief, Texas Children’s Hospital Lou Jug, YLC Board Co-Chair, Smile Train Online Form - Premier Circle Dinner … An exclusive event just for Premier Circle members like you … Premier …
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… Ashley Ochs Bio Ashley Ochs General Counsel Ashley serves as the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of Smile Train. She has worked with the organization in a leadership role since 2017. She currently oversees the full suite of … firm of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, advising organizations on complex litigations, investigations, and intellectual property disputes. While at the firm, she was recognized for her pro bono practice and acted as Secretary of the Pro Bono …
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… In fact, another baby with a cleft was born in his village and, at only a few years old, received the care he needed to smile and thrive. Yet even while marveling at this other child’s smile, his father denied one for his own son. That broke Wesley worse than anything that happened at school. Wesley, at … city for cleft treatment. Once again, his initiative was its own luck: Just a few days into his search, he found that Smile Train partner Bela Risu Foundation was holding an outreach day in Kisumu, his city. He signed up on the spot. And …
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… These risks and complications provoke anxiety and uncertainty among surgical teams – Dr. Faye Evans, a member of Smile Train’s Medical Advisory Board and a board member of the global surgical and anesthesia safety non-profit Lifebox , … quell this anxiety and ensure safety, Lifebox, with input from experts across seven African countries and support from Smile Train and the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA), created the COVID-19 Surgical Patient … setting – thus far the document has been translated into English, French, Hindi, and Spanish. For organizations like Smile Train, Lifebox, and the WFSA, the checklist is a powerful tool to guide surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. As …