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Dr. Carmen Gloria Morovic: Trailblazing Cleft Surgeon In Chile

… Dr. Carmen Gloria Morovic: Trailblazing Cleft Surgeon In Chile Dr. Carmen Gloria Morovic: Trailblazing Cleft Surgeon In Chile Surgeon. Activist. Teacher. Woman. International Women’s Day …
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Ukraine’s Dr. Natalia Tetruieva Was Always a Healthcare Hero

… now defend itself from attack. Through everything, she and her team have never lost focus on bringing life, health, and smiles to all in need. Here at Smile Train, Dr. Tetruieva has been our hero since we began our partnership with OHMATDIT in 2008. This fall, the rest of … a cleft before turning to this work? What was life like for children and adults with untreated clefts in Ukraine before Smile Train? Prior to joining OHMATDIT, I was involved in the post-op treatment of children with clefts. While the …
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Five Myths About Clefts That Couldn't Be More Wrong

… in some African countries, and has cost the lives of many innocent children. For this reason, over the past 10 years , Smile Train has been working hard to raise awareness about clefts, and to stop the spread of this erroneous and dangerous belief. When Amissou saw his son smile for the first time after his cleft surgery, he made it his purpose to go from village to village in Cameroon … "is not a curse," he said. "This can be treated. There is a solution for it, and you can access it for free, thanks to Smile Train. Don't be afraid." A Smile Train patient in Nigeria receiving care from a nurse 5. Only humans can get …
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Dillon Miller Knows the Power of Sharing a Story

… his own words: Ever since I was a baby, my surgeon told me I would be “fixed” once I was an adult. Never gave me or my family any details of what “fixing me” meant, just that once I was 18, it’d all be over. I had to go through all of high … a Roadblock At 24, I wanted something a little more financially stable than bartending, so I decided to sign up for the military. I went to the recruitment station, where I met with tons of doctors and medical professionals. Everything went … the devices pressed up against my cheek and pulled the skin taut. It was the most pain I’d been in in my entire life. I recorded TikTok videos throughout the process to make it a little more fun. I figured I’d get seven likes. The next day, …
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The Adventures of Norah… and Sasha

… The Adventures of Norah… and Sasha The Adventures of Norah… and Sasha This mom couldn't find any books for her daughter with a cleft. So she wrote her own. Children's book author Sasha Cooper is the mother of Norah, a little girl who was born with a cleft. Below, she shares her most … 13 years ago — Brandon is in the Air Force now! When Norah turned two and became more aware, I looked everywhere for a book to teach her about her cleft but couldn't find any. So I wrote my own and called it I Love You the Same . It didn't …
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Strength in Community: Cleft Con Houston

… Strength in Community: Cleft Con Houston Strength in Community: Cleft Con Houston "A space unlike any other" “A space unlike any other.” That is how Smile Train President and CEO Susannah …
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… Team EMPOWER Contact Contact Us to Learn More About Team Empower Team EMPOWER Our Races FAQ Contact Online Form - Team Empower Contact Form … Team EMPOWER Contact …
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Linda Morris: Cleft Rebel

… Linda Morris: Cleft Rebel Linda Morris: Cleft Rebel She’s wanted in three states — as the best speech therapist around At first glance, Linda Morris may look like a mild-mannered school speech therapist. But she is not. This woman is a firebrand; a cleft warrior, …
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Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth

… the first time. But I didn’t panic. I had seen other children with clefts around our community before, so it didn’t seem strange. One of her grandfathers has a cleft, so I figured it must be genetic. Ernie, Sr. and Ernie, Jr. share a moment …
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The World According to Joaquin

… Right now, I am receiving psychological, dental, and speech therapy care at Dr. Exequiel González Cortés Hospital, a Smile Train partner near my house. That’s also where I received all of my cleft surgeries; I have had five so far. I … is my family. Even if I make a big mistake, they are always there for me. My mom especially. Joaquin and Javiera share a smile She is 25, which means that she was 14 when I was born. She found strength to work and study and even went to … that I have today. Amanda My sister, Amanda, is six years old and also receiving treatment for her cleft through Smile Train. We play and fight like all brothers and sisters do. When I was my sister’s age, I dreamed of being an …

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