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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 with 26 years’ experience … was at United Bank for Africa Plc., where she held the position of Head/Senior Manager, Prestige Banking before joining Smile Train in March 2011 to become Program Director, West and Central Africa. A strong advocate for governments and …
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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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… had one small glimmer of hope: Hospital staff recommended he meet with Dr. Aillón, a surgeon who worked with a local Smile Train partner. Sitting with Dr. Aillón, Rene at last learned the truth about clefts — that they were both common … luck, and that in some places, they even try to prevent the child from continuing their life.” Daniel and his family To Smile Train’s donors who changed everything for Daniel and for so many others across Bolivia and around the world, Rene … and Healing Bolivia Apr 24, 2025 Thank You for Giving Roselin’s Family Their “Best Day” Bolivia Jan 9, 2025 Diego: A Smile and Strength Beyond His Years Bolivia Jul 11, 2024 Setting the Standard for Cleft Treatment in Bolivia and Beyond … …
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… Andry always wants the best for Fy Their mad search came to an end with the discovery of a single Facebook post. Local Smile Train partner Santé Plus Hospital was advertising free, year-round cleft treatment. The couple was thrilled. They … is drastic. She is no longer sick all the time. Her appetite has improved too. After her surgeries, little Fy is all smiles Fy is growing up healthy and happy, and her parents feel blessed for every single day with her and every single smile. Your donation can change the life of a child like Fy for the better. Donate now Our impact in Madagascar cleft …
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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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… 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 … other kids and families facing the same struggles I did. Thankfully, this question turned out to have an easy answer — Smile Train. Smile Train immediately impressed me with its model of training local doctors. When kids know that a doctor from their …
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… the bruises, worrying, tiredness, and hurt associated with this journey. They hold my hand and walk me through it with a smile on their faces. They mean everything to Norah and me, and I have overcome so many hurdles because of them. Norah … But I don't mind because it has become my passion, and what little profit I have made I've been able to donate to Smile Train to help even more children with clefts live their dreams. The Moral of the Story I hope everything I do … And, of course, I will be there the whole way to teach her and help her participate in cleft-related things. Norah with Smile Train's " 9 Reasons to Smile Family Fun Activity Booklet " I've written a lot of books about it now, but I'd say …
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… just let that go without trying to find a solution,” she said. Into Action Each on their own, Chelsey and Elle joined Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC). Each on their own, they contacted Iva Ballou, Smile Train’s Community Development Manager, with the same message: We want to help. Iva put them in touch. Elle is a … is astounding. She makes it all look easy.” “How blessed we are to be chosen to fall in love with not just one beautiful smile, but two,” Chelsey reflected. Just like their webinar, Chelsey and Elle couldn’t leave our interview without …
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… to actually telling their stories. Worse, they can come to believe that their medical history is their life story. Smile Train organized Cleft Con to create a space where no one with a cleft ever has to explain themselves because … address to what was likely the largest gathering of cleft-affected people in the history of New York, Susannah Schaefer, Smile Train’s President and CEO, challenged attendees to use this day as an opportunity to explore their personal … talk to your child about their facial differences to cleft and career. At the session “Share Your Story”, Nicole Bell, Smile Train’s VP of Public Relations, told the audience: If you ever feel like you don’t matter, look to your thumb. …
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… Resources to identify and refer children and adults in need of cleft services. Download in English and contact partner@smiletrain.org for additional language templates. English Patient Awareness Flyer Awareness flyers educate communities about clefts and Smile Train-supported treatment options. Download in English and contact partner@smiletrain.org for additional language templates. English Health Brochure Comprehensive overview of cleft lips and …
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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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… Ladell Stutts Matt Suellentrop Chelsey Taylor Tiffiny Tyler Stacey Verhoff Elle Walters Toni-Elizabeth Wilkerson Jessi Williams Growing Up With a Cleft Ashley Barbour, Christine Errico, and Amy Wilde open up about their personal experiences … to new parents of children with clefts. Logistical Challenges in Cleft Care Alyson Ferguson, Christine Errico, and Jessi Williams discuss their own connections to clefts and some of the greatest logistical hurdles they’ve faced in accessing high-quality care. They also share advice for others beginning their cleft care …