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… to Tell You A patient’s mother speaks from the hospital. Rosemary, from a small village in Zimbabwe, is the mother of Smile Train patient Nyasha. We caught up with her just after her six-month-old son came out of the operating room. Though … bring Nyasha to his hospital when he weighed 11 pounds and he would heal him for free thanks to an organization called Smile Train. Rosemary kisses Nyasha before his cleft surgery. I couldn’t believe it. This news was both wonderful and … farm; there are 10 of us total. We have one goat for milk, and we barely scrape by growing cotton and corn. Without Smile Train, I don’t know how we could have ever raised enough money to give Nyasha the treatment he needed to heal his …
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… they were recovering from surgery. Comfort turned to disbelief when the staff informed them an organization called Smile Train would sponsor the full costs of Livingstone’s surgery and all other cleft care he might ever need. There was … feed, often leading to severe malnutrition or worse. But thanks to the training and financial support they received from Smile Train, the CoRSU nursing staff was able to teach Minda how to breastfeed her baby. With their assistance, she grew … right away. A few hours later, Minda and Alex watched with bated breath as their baby woke up from anesthesia and smiled at them for the first time. In that small, woozy grin, they at last dared believe that their prayers had been …
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… Vivian Lewis Bio Vivian Lewis Vice President, Human Resources Vivian joined Smile Train's family in October 2021 as the inaugural Vice President of Human Resources. With 20+ years of experience in not-for-profit HR, Vivian leads Smile Train’s employee experience, talent … certifications in HR, Mediation, and Employee Investigation. Return to our leadership team page … Vice President, Human Resources … Vivian Lewis Bio …
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… although I had walked the same path. I remember the relief, happiness, and appreciation of seeing the result. It was amazing. Overnight, his feeding issues disappeared and his speech improved significantly. Anmolpreet flashes his … and singing for anyone who will listen. Neighbors who once told me he would always be sick and excluded now tell me how amazing it is to see him walk, talk, play cricket, and sing with such confidence. Anmolpreet and Tarsem I want to thank …
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… Cristina Solano: Speaking from The Heart Cristina Solano: Speaking from the Heart When Cristina learned her son would have a cleft, she sought comfort and support, but found … Dávalos. In the 10 years since, they've changed what it means to have a cleft in Ecuador, together. In 2007, Cristina Solano of Quito, Ecuador decided to take time off from her work as a multimedia designer to prepare for the birth of her …
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… as what made her unique. Today, Maria is an energetic and confident seventh-grader. Maria in Speech Therapy She’s excelling in Smile Train-supported speech treatment, where she concentrates on improving her P, B, T, D, K, and G sounds. Maria loves choreographing dances with her sister Valentina and excels in belly dancing. She aspires to be a dance instructor when she grows up and wants to buy a house where her …
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… Jhon Bruce Lee: A Cleft Warrior’s Journey Jhon Bruce Lee: A Cleft Warrior’s Journey With his cleft team at his side, there’s no stopping him Celia and Jhon knew their son with a cleft needed a strong name. Jhon liked “Jhon Bruce.” Celia liked “Lee.” They decided to combine the names: Jhon Bruce Lee. At the time, they had never heard of the martial arts legend, …
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… helps us meet our patients’ needs. Meet Maria. Maria’s cleft left her so malnourished she barely survived infancy. Smile Train donors supported her family then and over the next 10 years of needed treatment. Today, this young woman is bursting with light, life, and smiles. Follow Maria's Journey. Whatever the need, Smile Train is there to meet it with the safest, highest-quality care possible because children with clefts deserve no …
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… seen a cleft before their son Rajesh was born with one. Below, Savitri shares her family’s journey to the free, local Smile Train-sponsored cleft treatment that changed her child’s life. She shared this story before the pandemic. I had … District Hospital in Bhopal, where we met with Dr. Hari Singh Bisoniya, who reassured us that thanks to something called Smile Train, our Rajesh would receive the treatment he needed at no cost to us. At first, we thought this must be a … with his older siblings. We are confident he will go onto succeed and live a good life, and we are endlessly thankful to Smile Train and its donors for their bigheartedness. Rajesh gallery Prev Next The entire Smile Train family holds our …
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… , a spotlight shining on the impact of your philanthropy and the many, many lives it touches. With you by our side, Smile Train has been able to sponsor lifesaving cleft care for more than 2 million patients since our founding in 1999. … model even through these most challenging of times. And most importantly, thank you for helping us change the world one smile at a time. With gratitude, Susannah Schaefer Biannual Impact Report Gallery Prev Next Smile Train Choirs Even after surgery, children with clefts often need speech therapy to reach their full potential. But …
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… to the capital of Jiangsu Province, Wang Li was approved for free surgery and subsequently became the first recipient of Smile Train sponsored cleft repair surgery. After the surgery, Wang Li reenrolled in school — the strange looks from … into the mirror, I saw a different person looking back at me — a smiling person. I think that was the first time I ever smiled," she recalled. After she finished school, Wang Li found love and was married. Just like her parents, the couple … and love that allowed me the chance to have such a happy family. I believe if everyone could contribute a piece of love, Smile Train could bring smiles to everywhere in the world." Recently, we received an update on what life is like for Wang …
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… she had transformed into a happy, chubby baby. In May of 2020, a rescue team from Smile Train partner Esperanza de Vida Rescue and Nutritional Center arrived in the village of Limón Timote Camotan, Guatemala. The community health … At one month old, little Mirian weighed just four pounds. Like so many infants with clefts, her cleft lip and palate made it difficult for her to breastfeed despite her mother’s best efforts. She was already acutely malnourished and showed signs of severely delayed growth. …