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… they could do for his cleft. The hospital staff welcomed them and told Rebecca that, thanks to their partnership with Smile Train, they provide free cleft treatment to those in need when the time is right. Unfortunately, the time was not … is like my own son now and I hope he’ll go to school and have a good career,” Rebecca said. “I’m thankful to God for Smile Train’s donors and I hope that he’ll reward them for helping us. I have no other way to thank them.” Be a hero to …
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… is that when I was little, my parents found Fundación Gantz in Santiago, where I have gone for free treatment thanks to Smile Train ever since. Every time I go to Fundación Gantz, my parents support me. I thank them for that because it is … especially with the teeth that are now straight. I think that with all the treatment I'm doing, I'll have a beautiful smile. Juan sharing a laugh with his mother For my future, I wish to be healthy, because who knows what could happen? I … help they have given me throughout my treatment. Thanks to everything they do for me, I am a happy child. Help advance Smile Train's lifesaving work around the world. Donate now … What local cleft treatment means to patients, in a patient’s …
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… That group eventually consolidated as FISULAB in 2000 — just in time to partner with a new organization called Smile Train. Dr. Echeverri designed FISULAB around her belief that every stage of cleft treatment — including those … and after surgery — is equally important, as is getting the whole family involved in care. Her vision has made it one of Smile Train’s premier partners. “FISULAB takes in about 900 patients every year, and our purpose is to care for all of … see these babies improve, study, work, and grow into adults, and eventually have their own children.” “I want to thank Smile Train very much, because being able to help these children and their families is one of the most beautiful things …
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… Jeremy knew that however his son was born, he would be beautiful. And he was. Henry is now nearly 12. He claims to be “a pro at being nervous,” but, in truth, having to brave a hard-wired fear of hospitals from an early age has given him the … for the Disney Junior show Firebuds , about a group of children and their sentient emergency vehicle sidekicks who solve problems together. Henry’s courage inspired him to write the recent episode “Cleft Hood,” about a vehicle, Castor, who … the lows, and your kid’s going to be awesome beyond what you thought as they grow. – Zeb Carabello Jeremy Shipp Don’t protect them too much. Your child will be fine. They will be wonderful. They’re going to have a great experience. They …
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… and physical safety even as she lay awake each night terrified for his future. Then she learned about the ABC Clinic, a Smile Train partner in Mexico City. The team gave Tadeo a thorough examination, then presented Maria with a detailed plan … journey that would help him grow into his best, healthiest self — and reassured her that, thanks to the generosity of Smile Train’s donors, every bit of this care would be 100% free. All she needed to worry about now was helping Tadeo …
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… three years behind the other children his age. Just when he was seemingly past his breaking point, Muswamba learned that Smile Train was sponsoring free cleft surgeries through Congolese hero and NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo's hospital, in … for the best. You have given him the best gift ever. My son was in mental prison, but you have released him. Thank you, Smile Train,” Muswamba said as tears rolled down her cheeks. … Nkunda had to hide in the bushes on his journey to school …
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… "Do's and Don’ts" of the Cleft Community "Do's and Don’ts" of the Cleft Community That Remind Us “Every Smile Has a … sense can fly out the window. For example, this could easily happen when we encounter someone who has a cleft. Even if you don't have a cleft yourself or if you aren't close to someone who has one, there is always a possibility that you … Eddie Mollette, wants the world to know "that he is a very, very smart, handsome, outgoing, educated young man" who shows compassion to those around him and is a “healthy kid just like any other.” Eddie and Parker Mollette. Parker is …
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… engagement activities, help strengthen the US cleft community. Cleft Community Advisory Council Apply 2025 CCAC Members Carrie Alajoki Corinne Altrichter Chelsea Baratto Eric Bates Casey Berryman Carl Eric Bodo Kelly Brantley Teresa Bridges Monica Bush Amanda Canary Luci Capo Rome Adam Carr Dakotah Colechia Jennifer Cook Kimberly dela Concepcion Michelle Diaz Melissa Dillon Karine Dombroff Anna Ellis …
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… hope, she shows them photos and videos of Vicente, who instantly becomes their hero, too. This International Nurses Day, Smile Train salutes Celeste and all of our other heroic partner nurses around the world for the lifesaving work they do, …
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… About Life with a Cleft Iva Ballou and Ashley Barbour on what to expect from season 2 of their groundbreaking podcast In Smile Train’s conversations with the US cleft community, a common theme popped up again and again: People with clefts … the podcast has gone on to earn a devoted following and a 4.8/5 rating on Apple Podcasts — and Iva has officially joined Smile Train as our Manager of Cleft Community Development. In honor of the launch of season two and Cleft Awareness … from the very beginning. When we decided we were interested in listening to popular demand and doing a podcast together, Smile Train helped us start it. When we saw the artwork they produced for it for the first time, how truly it …
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… Bali Lambie Bio Bali Lambie Vice President, Development As Vice President of Development, Bali Lambie leads Smile Train's philanthropic initiatives, driving innovative strategies to secure transformative funding and foster …