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… Add Your Voice No Child Should Live with an Untreated Cleft A baby with a cleft is born every three minutes, and many will not be able to eat, breathe, hear or speak properly. That's thousands of children who may become malnourished due to problems nursing. Thousands …
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… voice. Now she wants the world to hear every word. Even after surgery, Sofia was bullied for how she spoke. When local Smile Train partners performed a surgery to help her speak clearly, it gave her the confidence to not only talk, but …
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… Cleft Con Cleft Con Join us at Cleft Con Orlando 2025! As the world’s largest cleft charity, Smile Train is so proud to organize Cleft Con – an honest, immersive, and interactive experience for the entire cleft …
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… What Are Clefts? What Are Clefts? 1 in 700 babies are born with a cleft lip and/or palate globally. Clefts cause … certain body parts and structures do not fuse together during fetal development. Clefts can involve the lip and/or the roof of the mouth, which is made up of both hard and soft palate. Around the world, many children with clefts will never … is not known what has caused a cleft lip and/or palate, but research is ongoing to better understand the condition. What does it mean to be a child with an untreated cleft? Children with untreated clefts face physical difficulties eating, …
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… partners and the cleft community. Too often during conflict, it is the most vulnerable populations who pay the highest price, facing increased threats to their physical safety as well as their access to food, healthcare, and shelter. Smile …
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… her mother Peggy share how their own struggles and successes with Katy's cleft treatment, lead them to become dedicated Smile Train supporters. “I grew up in a dentist’s chair, an orthodontist’s chair. I had five total surgeries. At the …
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… who came to them in need of dental and orthodontic care, regardless of their family's ability to pay. Now, thanks to Smile Train sponsoring state-of-the-art equipment, world-class training, and the cost of treatment for children with …
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… complimentary brochure, 12 Meaningful Ways to Make a Difference , you will discover unique gifts that leave a legacy of smiles and also may provide you: Maximum tax benefits Secure and reliable income for life Fulfillment of your tax …
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… they need to save their lives until they achieve a healthy weight. That's where Cristina comes in. By partnering with Smile Train, she is able to give patients the nutritional support they need at no cost to their families, changing the …
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… Organizations Align to Increase Awareness about Cleft and Craniofacial Conditions Organizations Align to Increase Awareness about Cleft and Craniofacial Conditions CHAPEL HILL, N.C — This year, more … patients to thrive due to advanced medical treatments and interdisciplinary supporting care. Four leading non-profit organizations that serve these patients and their families -- the American Cleft-Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA), …
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… Nkeiruka Obi Bio Nkeiruka Obi Bio Vice President and Regional Director, Africa Mrs. Nkeiruka (NK) Obi is Smile Train’s Vice President and Regional Director, Africa and a senior development specialist … sponsoring education for vulnerable children through the NGO she founded, Sisters Unite for Children. She is a grateful wife, mother (including triplets), and grandmother. Return to our leadership team page … Vice President and Regional …
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… cleft community itself. Some offer in-person activities such as cleft camps, while others are virtual, such as closed Facebook groups. They each have their own personality and strengths, so it is important for families to explore them all … about cleft lip. They can be reached at 1-800-24-CLEFT (1-800-242-5338) or 919-933-9044. Caregivers and Family Resources Facebook: A Cleft Mommy's Bond Of Friendship Etc. American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Foundation: Community Support …