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… who referred them to another doctor, who asked if they had ever considered cleft surgery. They told him their story. He smiled and told them to go to Santé Plus, a hospital in their city, for a consultation. “I know a specialist there,” he … their baby would receive the nutrition support, surgery, and all other cleft care he would ever need 100% free thanks to Smile Train. Life and Death Unlike other cleft charities, Smile Train believes children in need should never be left to wait for the lifesaving healthcare they need. That’s why we …
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… Leadership Smile Train's Leadership Group Overview Leadership Board of Directors Medical Advisory Board Staff Our Leadership Team List Susannah Schaefer President and Chief Executive Officer, Smile Train Read Bio Ashley Ochs Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel Read Bio Premali Shah Chief Financial Officer … Lambie Vice President, Development Read Bio Bill Swersey Senior Vice President, Communications Read Bio View our Entire Smile Train Staff … Leadership …
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… their advice and her heart to Nairobi. What an Anesthesiologist Feels Tsitsi’s CANECSA fellowship was sponsored by Smile Train and marked the first time she had cared for children with clefts. She was hooked from the first smile. “Just seeing the before and after pictures was enough. You don't even need to know more. You can see the drastic … guiding and helping me when I felt alone.” She particularly credits her mentors Drs. Faye Evans and Zipporah Gathuya of Smile Train’s Medical Advisory Board for helping her stay focused and be the force she needed to be to succeed. Tsitsi …
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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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… her parents. Finally, when Angel was five months old, a doctor referred them to Marikina St. Vincent General Hospital, a Smile Train partner. They took her in right away. A thorough examination confirmed what Joy and Jonathan had feared: … upon seeing her baby’s face. This time, tears of happiness. Angel after cleft palate surgery Angel received her second Smile Train-sponsored cleft surgery one year later, to heal her cleft palate. Now, she could smile and eat like every other child — but that could not be the end of her cleft journey. Angel holding a picture of …
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… to prove while never doubting his basic worth has instilled in Federico a rare tenacity. Federico showing off some hardware Some might call it a fighting spirit. It’s what’s propelled him to win a host of top sports prizes. And to …
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… too, and I just needed to come up and tell them how beautiful their baby was. And we stood there in the middle of the apple aisle and talked for quite a while. That experience was very healing for me, but I was also able to see how helpful …
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… Andry always wants the best for Fy Their mad search came to an end with the discovery of a single Facebook post. Local Smile Train partner Santé Plus Hospital was advertising free, year-round cleft treatment. The couple was thrilled. They … is drastic. She is no longer sick all the time. Her appetite has improved too. After her surgeries, little Fy is all smiles Fy is growing up healthy and happy, and her parents feel blessed for every single day with her and every single smile. Your donation can change the life of a child like Fy for the better. Donate now Our impact in Madagascar cleft …
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… not a problem. He knew a doctor named Onah who could perform the surgery at the National Orthopaedic Hospital. A local Smile Train partner “He works with Smile Train,” he said. At first, Ugwuoke was hesitant. She knew she wanted Immaculata to receive surgery, but she was … gather enough money for this surgery? However, her brother reassured her. The surgery would be sponsored entirely by Smile Train. Their family would not have to pay for anything. All they needed to do was to show up at Dr. Onah’s office. …
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… and wife needed surgery, but he had no money. The woman on the other end was so friendly he could practically hear her smile as she assured him that that was no problem at all. Siriza and Janerose sitting in the hospital just before their … the mirror, she hardly recognized herself. She immediately picked up her phone and told her parents to come see her new smile. Always Everywhere on Time Unlike other cleft organizations that fly outside doctors on medical missions into then out of areas of need, Smile Train’s unique, sustainable model makes world-class cleft care available for free 365 days a year in over 75 …
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… aren’t used to these sorts of things in our village, so we kept her at home,” she said. The family was soon referred to Smile Train partner Kids Hospital in Giza, where surgeon Dr. Mamdouh Aboulhassan answered every question they had about … her out of the house and introduced her to their community. Habeeba returned to Kids Hospital later that year for her Smile Train-sponsored cleft palate surgery, which made it much easier for her to eat. Ahlam and Yassin are forever grateful for the people who changed their lives forever. “May God reward all Smile Train donors with goodness,” said Ahlam. Be a source of hope and joy to families around the world. Donate now …