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… philanthropic initiatives have left many understandably suspicious of modern healthcare. It's places like these where Smile Train’s unique model truly shines. Because we work directly with local hospitals, our partner social workers have … who are ready to help. If possible, I would even introduce them to Benoit so that he can take them to their nearest Smile Train partner and experience the joy of seeing their child healthy. Akuya and Kossi share a smile Kossi : Our wish for Akuya is that she goes to school as far as she wants and that she becomes successful in life, …
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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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… Virtual Cleft Con 2024 2024 Cleft Con Virtual Session Recordings Back to Cleft Con Opening Session The 5th Annual Global Cleft Con kicked off with remarks from emcees Christine Errico and Sally Hiraldo, who provided attendees with tips on 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 Ardouin is a Speech Language …
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… Manny Ventura: “What’s Your Battle Scar?” Manny Ventura: “What’s Your Battle Scar?” "Being born “different” is exactly why you should achieve big goals and be full of confidence." The following is a first-hand account of Smile Train supporter Manny Ventura’s incredible life. Growing up with a cleft lip in one of the toughest neighborhoods in the country wouldn’t have been easy for anyone. …
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… high-quality cleft surgery. Select your language below to view the PDF file: Arabic English Español Français Bahasa Indonesia Português Русский اُردُو Tiếng Việt 中文 kiswahili Surgical Safety Checklist for Cleft Lip and Palate This … used to ensure safe cleft surgery. Select your language below to view the PDF file: English Español Français Bahasa Indonesia Português Русский اُردُو Tiếng Việt 中文 Information for Parents During Cleft Surgery Essential information for … پښتو Português Русский Shona اف سومالى Kiswahili ภาษาไทย Türkçe Українська اُردُو Tiếng Việt Yorùbá 中文 View Feeding Videos Speech Services We produced a series of videos in partnership with Teachers College, Columbia University on cleft …
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… This Pastor and Triathlete with a Cleft Knows the Meaning of Endurance This Pastor and Triathlete with a Cleft Knows the Meaning of Endurance Jim Rowe shares a truth it took him nearly 40 years to internalize Rev. Jim Rowe was bullied for his … with other cleft-affected Americans to build a strong, proud American cleft community. Yet, for him, perhaps what’s most meaningful about these groups is the opportunity they provide to use his experiences to help others who are struggling. …
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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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… with him. One day, the company announced that they would be doing a community service project with Centro SUMA, a local Smile Train partner hospital specializing in treating local children with clefts. The CEO herself pulled Neto aside to … in public about it, but very liberating.” From that day forward, Neto committed himself “to be as close as possible to Smile Train,” to visit Centro SUMA as often as he could to give other children with clefts the charge that his mother … for a lifetime.” Join Neto in setting other children with clefts on the path to health, success, confidence, and smiles. Donate now Our impact in Mexico as of January 2023 22,500+ cleft surgeries sponsored since 2002 65+ active …
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… Love Meets Joy (Season 2) Smile Train Presents: The Love Meets Joy Podcast (Season 2) Listen to the Trailer Season 1 Join hosts Iva Ballou and Ashley Barbour for Season 2 of Love Meets Joy! This season, Iva and Ashley share the …
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… Nurse's Commitment A Nurse's Commitment Nurse Celeste always tried to avoid working with the babies with clefts in her neonatal ward because she felt unable to meet their needs. Then her son was born with a cleft. Celeste Sartori is a nurse … hold many challenges and many triumphs for Vicente and his parents. “When you’re given the diagnosis, you’re always trying to figure out the future. And every surgery was like a step forward for Vicente and for us too… When he was three … they feel. “It’s a grieving process they start when their baby is in the hospital already. So I show them pictures and videos of Vicente, to help them and bring some hope that, well, yes, this is a cleft, but everything will be ok, and in …
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… couldn’t find a community to help her care for her son and his condition. So, she started one: the online community 700 Smiles. … When Chelsea learned Luca would be born with a cleft, she couldn't find a community to comfort her. So she …
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… parents of cleft affected children. Please check out our Get Involved page to learn more about other ways to engage with Smile Train. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at community@smiletrain.org with any questions! Return to our CCAC page … CCAC … CCAC Thank You …