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… the hardest.” The family made some inquiries at the hospital where Saksham was born and were led to Bisoniya Hospital, a Smile Train partner, where they received counseling and were scheduled for surgery. They couldn’t believe that all the cleft treatment their son needed would be 100% free thanks to Smile Train’s generous donors around the world. When Saksham was about nine months old, his local doctors agreed that he … care showed by the whole staff impressed and comforted them. When Saksham was led out of the operating room with his new smile, they couldn’t believe the result. Five years later, Saksham has none of the difficulties eating, breathing, or …
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… the Chicago Marathon for her brother and daughter In 2017, Kathryn Rodriguez signed up to run the Chicago Marathon for Smile Train Team EMPOWER because both her brother and daughter had been born with clefts, and she felt that everyone deserves a beautiful smile. She was over the moon when she raised the funds for 10+ children to receive cleft treatments. She said, “I did all … and she gave a speech at her mom’s church. The extra effort to reach a wider audience has brought several first-time Smile Train donors. As she prepares for her second attempt at the Chicago Marathon, now only a few weeks away, Kathryn …
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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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… mother’s fraught journey to care and dignity for her son and herself Kellen is the mother of Eric, a three-year-old Smile Train patient from Uganda. Below, she shares her long journey from panic at her son’s birth to the free nutritional … be it day, be it night. I did not rest. My body was too tired. I didn't know what sleep meant. Eric and Kellen share a smile with Sister Najjuka Thankfully, the next place we visited was Surgical Centre Smile Train Mbarara (SCSTM), which many people had recommended to me. There, I met Sister Liliana Najjuka , who told me …
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… and contained. She told us what all the next steps would be and explained that, because Notti now partnered with Smile Train, all of Edden’s treatments would be free. I remember how expensive my treatments were. My parents had to sell … Franco and I are no better off than my parents were so it was a giant relief when we learned that Notti was now a Smile Train partner and Edden would get care for free. When we were leaving for home and Dr. Torres saw how stressed I … and we saw that the surgery had been excellent. All of us were very pleased and happy. If you’re happy and you know it, smile like Edden After the surgery, the cleft team was always present, giving us support and telling us what day we had …
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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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… Bill Swersey Bio Bill Swersey Senior Vice President, Communications Bill is Smile Train’s Senior Vice President, Communications, leading the organization’s digital and traditional communications, brand, storytelling, and media relations teams. Prior to joining Smile Train, Bill was VP, Communications …
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… Successful Entrepreneur He didn’t speak until he was 18. Now, people flock to hear him talk. Harkirat Singh Paras is a Smile Train patient from Amritsar, India. Below, he shares how he overcame the odds to become a true renaissance man. … they were optimistic and were determined to get me the best treatment as soon as possible. I underwent six surgeries at Smile Train partner hospitals — the first five at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital and the sixth at Amandeep Hospitals, Amritsar. … children, who ask my mother about me during my checkups. When she tells them about my achievements, their million-dollar smiles and reassured expressions make my heart swell with pride. I still remember that emotional day when a father who …
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… surrounded by people who did. Doctors and nurses quickly stepped in to soothe their fears, explaining that KKUH is a Smile Train partner, which meant they were in exactly the right place. Thita picked out a name for her baby girl: … her? What if she doesn’t wake up?” Pim, before and after cleft care Pim always emerged safe and healthy. And thanks to Smile Train, both surgeries were completely free, so the family never had to take on lifelong debt simply to get their … plays the ukelele, and is a big fan of Lisa from the singing group Blackpink. Pim and Bongkot meet Phensiri Charoensuk , Smile Train’s Program Manager for Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand Pim is now receiving Smile Train-sponsored speech therapy …
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… she said yes without hesitation. Mandi at age 49 Now with a wife and a job, Mandi was ready to start a family. Mercy Smiles on the Family Their first child was a boy. He had a cleft and, tragically, passed away shortly after birth. “We … the new life sleeping in his arms, Mandi knew just what to name her: Mercy. Mercy before cleft surgery Mercy led them to Smile Train. Nine months later, she had her new smile, thanks to Smile Train’s generous donors around the world. Mercy today, age 14 The whole family was in awe that …
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… Wendell Thomas Bio Wendell Thomas Senior Vice President, Information Systems and Technology Wendell Thomas has served as the Senior Vice President of Information Systems and Technology at Smile Train since February 2022, where he leads the Information Technology department’s management of global technology operations, including information systems, cloud technologies, networking, …