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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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… Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest manufacturer of dental products and technologies, recently took their commitment to Smile Train's patients to the next level, generously donating three units of one of their most advanced products, plus … urgent dental issues. Early intervention can mean the difference between a life of pain and isolation and a life of smiles and hope; providing this care, however, has always been a challenge, even in places with wide access to quality … and gives them a more detailed understanding of the anatomy of each patient's mouth," said Dr. Monica Dominguez, Smile Train's Director of Global Oral Health Programs. A doctor bottle feeds a patient at FISULAB While Dentsply's …
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… However, I received a lot of support from my parents and my friends. They gave me the strength to go get cleft care. Smile Train helped me with my treatments and connected me with the doctors and nurses at their partner Fundación Gantz. I … When I grow up, I’d like to be a veterinarian. My favorite animals are dogs, cats, fishes, cows, and horses. I hope Smile Train continues to support children, and I’m so happy they introduced me to Fundación Gantz. And to the doctors at the foundation: thank you for being there for me. You brought a smile not only to me, but to my entire family. Thank you, Aylen, for telling your story! Your donations bring smiles to …
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… After a few years, Karen transitioned into teaching surgical technology. It was around this time that she learned about Smile Train. Finally, she had found a cause that united her passions with her purpose. Smile Train piqued my interest because of what they stood for . When I found out they support non-surgical care, that … a surgeon to Honduras or to the Philippines and perform a surgery, but then what do those families do afterwards? With Smile Train, I said, “This is something really good.” She hosted what she calls a “teeny” fundraiser where she taught, …
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… III Bio R. James Madigan III Vice President, Legal & Data Privacy As Vice President, Legal and Data Privacy, Jeb directs Smile Train’s legal department, providing advice and managing risk across the organization on matters ranging from employment and fundraising to programs and grants. Around the globe, Jeb helps Smile Train navigate data privacy laws and regulations, manage its contract and IP portfolios, and design and implement its policies, procedures, and contract management system. Prior to joining Smile Train, Jeb practiced at the law firm of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, advising and representing organizations on …
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… and speech therapy, Ingrid could hardly believe what a healthy, self-assured young woman she had become or that her smile could possibly be so dazzling. She is now 19 and thriving. “Working with these children gives me the opportunity to … hope as well.” Now she works as a cleft-specialized speech therapist in schools and at Fundación Ayninakuna, her local Smile Train partner. There, she helps these children receive a full spectrum of care, particularly speech therapy, for as … That’s why, instead of flying outside doctors into — then out of — areas of need on short-term medical missions, Smile Train pioneered a different approach : Funding, training, and equipping passionate local experts like Ingrid and …
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… the importance of cleft nutrition. In May, community health workers, nurses, social workers, and nutritionists from Smile Train partner hospitals in Burundi, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo convened for a training course on … and support children with cleft lip and cleft palate. This course, a continuation of an initiative launched in 2018 by Smile Train and global nutrition organization SPOON Foundation, focuses not only on training health workers and … surgeries they so desperately need must be delayed. Dr. Esther Nyambura Njoroge, Vice President & Regional Director of Smile Train Africa, has witnessed the devastating toll of malnutrition firsthand. “Malnutrition is a major barrier to …
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… out the beauty and spirit of humanity within each individual isn’t limited to her canvases. It’s also why she supports Smile Train. "Summer Wind ," oil on linen, 12 x 9 in. on Artsy A means to help people smile Like Nanette, Smile Train also believes in the power of collaboration and conversation to produce results that are beautiful and …
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… Circle Conference Sessions Events Conference Apply Working Session: Awareness How can we increase awareness about Smile Train? Led by Luke Zappia, Co-Chair, YLC A Day in the Life: Smile Train Africa A behind the scenes conversation with Dr. Esther Nyambura Njoroge, Senior Vice President, Global …
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… such an achievement for Alexa to be crowned as queen of Carnival. Carnival has been a Mexican tradition for more than 300 years, and offers a unique blend of colonial Spanish and Mesoamerican traditions. Today, 200+ Mexican communities hold annual Carnival festivities — the largest in the …
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… Communication & Outreach Tools Use our ready-made templates to effectively communicate and engage with your community on Smile Train. Looking for Smile Train logos or photos? Reach out to us at community@smiletrain.org . … Fundraising Resources …
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… you gave a girl and her parents a lifetime of hope ahead Marisol, 24, is the mother of three-year-old Roselin Nicol, a Smile Train patient. When we had the privilege of visiting her at her home in Bolivia, she insisted we deliver the … gave us support in everything. We finally found the help we needed at a bank. A lady there saw Roselin and told us about Smile Train. When we found out that we could have access to treatment, it was the best day. We hurt the day of her cleft … We would tell other parents of children with clefts to be strong, not to worry. There is a solution. Roselin’s stunning smile makes everyone’s day. Smile Train supporters like you made it possible We say infinite thanks to Smile Train’s …