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… the Power of Sharing a Story Are you ready for his? Dillon Miller, a 29-year-old Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC) member from Virginia, has nearly as many scars as tattoos. And he has a good story for every one of them. Here’s the story behind his cleft scars, in his own words: Ever …
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… Frequent Smiler Become a Frequent Smiler Being a Frequent Smiler is an easy and economical way to help children born with clefts each month while maintaining your budget. Just a few dollars a month can save children's lives. Select a monthly amount that's affordable for you and your family, and Smile Train will automatically bill your credit card or deduct it from your checking account each month. You’ll never …
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… she is not. This woman is a firebrand; a cleft warrior, rebel, and healer all at once. And she is also a proud member of Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC) . She shares her extraordinary journey with us below. Linda, age … problems because we don't want anything else to be “wrong” with us. That’s one reason I’m so proud to be involved with Smile Train and the CCAC. I first learned about Smile Train from the movie “Smile Pinki.” It mesmerized me, and I knew immediately that this was an organization I wanted …
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… her question. He couldn’t even breathe. Thankfully, the doctor knew what to say, and recommended them to Clinica Noel, Smile Train’s partner in Medellín and the hospital that he assured them was “the best in Colombia.” Though Valery was not … around the time she turned one. And because children with clefts usually struggle to speak even after surgery, she began Smile Train-sponsored speech therapy from specially trained experts almost as soon as she began to talk. Down and Out … able to form that support system.” Speechless Again Now 13, Valery walks the halls of her school with confidence and a smile, and why shouldn’t she? Everyone at school knows about her cleft and supports and encourages her through her …
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… caught up with her just after her six-month-old son came out of the operating room. Though she was understandably distracted, she had something she wanted to tell the people who gave her child a second chance at life. I gave birth to Nyasha … in Goko, the closest city to our village. They didn’t know how to help Nyasha either, so they gave me the number of Dr. Wayne Manana in Harare. I called, and he told me that I should bring Nyasha to his hospital when he weighed 11 pounds and … accepted Nyasha and treated him like any other child in the family and reassured me that his cleft wasn’t my fault. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for our community, who refused to accept Nyasha as God had made him. A few people even …
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… making the most of their time at the conference and shared best practices for using the customized Cleft Con software. Smile Train President and CEO Susannah Schaefer then gave an official welcome and introduced the keynote speaker. Kenny … for an engaging mini-session exploring advocacy within the cleft community. We will highlight key advocacy initiatives Smile Train is working on and explore ways we can further support cleft-affected individuals. Your input and insights are … to spreading awareness, each panelist will open up about how they turned their unique experiences and passions into more smiles for children in need around the world. Join us for stories of resilience and insights into how you, too, can use …
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… Speech Services Speech Services Like all children, those with clefts begin learning about speech from their very first day of … and/or palate grow, the development of speech and communication skills should be followed closely by a trained speech professional. Even after cleft palate repair, children may need specialized therapy in order to correct their speech. … Pathologist A Speech-Language Pathologist, often referred to as a Speech Therapist, is a specially-trained healthcare professional that provides speech and language services in a medical setting, school setting, private clinic, or …
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… surgery,” she said. Thankfully, the family was soon put in touch with Centro Integral de Salud Banda, their nearest Smile Train partner. On the day of his appointment, Valeria moved swiftly to undertake the long journey. She and her … boy to share with her other children back home. Walter returned for his cleft palate surgery six months later. Thanks to Smile Train donors, all of Walter’s cleft care, not just the surgeries, was completely free for the family. “I have … Off the Band-Aid Argentina Oct 21, 2024 Comprehensive Cleft Care Helps Ezequiel Shine Argentina Aug 20, 2024 Isabella’s Smile Lights Up Jenifer’s World … “My children are my life” … Walter’s Health is Valeria’s Happiness …
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… of $800 Develop and execute a clear fundraising project plan Attend all required Zoom meetings and 1:1 meetings with Smile Train staff … Student Ambassador Status …
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… This International Nurses Day, we salute two of our heroes From birth to breastfeeding, from surgery to speech therapy, Smile Train partner Tawanchai Center is one of the premier cleft care providers in Southeast Asia. At its beating heart … have the money to travel to their follow-up treatments, our team was able to help them with travel expenses, thanks to Smile Train, making it easier for them to access continuous treatment. That, of course, is what I'm most proud of and why … so that you can explain anything in detail when parents ask. Nurses Yupin and Suteera meeting with other nurses How is Smile Train helping you? Suteera : If we didn't have Smile Train, we wouldn’t have Tawanchai Center now. We are very …
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… boy who had trouble eating, breathing, and speaking, and was constantly bullied because of his cleft. Today, thanks to Smile Train's donors, his grandmother, and a lot of his own hard work and practice, he has a second chance at life. … …
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… brighter futures for our global cleft community. STOP Welcome Toolkit English Arabic Bahasa Indonesia French Portuguese Spanish Vietnamese STOP ToolKit Tabs All Resources for Partners Resources for Patients & Caregivers These resources can … to encourage your patients to use the proper technique! English , Arabic , Bahasa Indonesia , French , Portuguese , Spanish , Vietnamese "Lift the Lip" Poster The “Lift the Lip” (LTL) technique is a non invasive, straightforward … teeth and to know when to look for professional support. English , Arabic , Bahasa Indonesia , French , Portuguese , Spanish , Vietnamese Signs of Early Childhood Caries Poster Primarily designed to educate parents, caregivers, healthcare …