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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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… Bali Lambie leads Smile Train's philanthropic initiatives, driving innovative strategies to secure transformative funding and foster meaningful donor relationships. With over 20 years of experience in the philanthropic sector, Bali has consistently delivered exceptional results in fundraising, campaign operations, client relations, and cause marketing. Bali's strategic leadership has generated significant financial growth throughout her career, surpassing organizational fundraising goals. Her impact extends beyond revenue; she prioritizes transparency and trust to build authentic …
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… and “Is there a surgery available?” haunted her and she didn’t know where to find answers. She heard a cleft specialist, Smile Train partner Dr. Juan Cuellar, was coming to the nearby Hospital de Especialidades Pediátricas in Chiapas, Mexico, …
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… Why This Dad Chose to Raise Two Kids with Clefts Himself Why This Dad Chose to Raise Two Kids with Clefts Himself Chaipishek thought he was alone. Then he found you Chaipishek, 54, lives with his two children and mother in a shack he built himself next to a lake. It offers little shelter from the elements and is so cramped the family often must sleep outside. Both his …
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… Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth One mother’s cleft journey in her own words Maricel lives in Manila, Philippines, with her husband and two daughters with clefts, ages six and two. She shared … 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 before Ernie, …
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… factors, a child could undergo multiple surgeries during their first 20 years. Essential Information About Cleft Surgery Smile Train has created a video that explains essential information about safety and quality measures before, during, and immediately after surgery. View now in English, and contact Smile Train for availability in other languages. Surgery Steps Before Before surgery, it is important for caregivers to …
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… of sharing and educating. Of making new friends and building a community that’s truly Cleft Strong. With these words, Smile Train’s President CEO Susannah Schaefer inaugurated the second-annual Cleft Con . Over the next few hours, nearly … teachers, therapists, artists, medical professionals, authors, entrepreneurs, and so many more — took her call to heart. Smile Train is driven to reduce stigma and ensure every person with a cleft feels accepted. Cleft Con furthers this goal … Difference Iva Ballou, founder of RealSophisticatedJoy, and Ashley Barbour, founder of Cleft Love: Learning to Love My Smile , discuss relationships, online dating, and reimagining conventional standards of beauty. Iva and Ashley’s top tips …
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… After years of hard work and determination, she became a pediatric speech-language pathologist (SLP) and a member of Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC). Read her story below to learn how she works to help other children … The importance of giving back was something my mom instilled in me from when I was very young. I got involved with Smile Train through her. My mom donated and I remember the little postcards we used to get in the mail thanking us for … for all the lessons it has taught me. Interested in getting more involved in the cleft community? Learn more about Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council . … How this speech therapist is using her experiences to pave the way for …
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… attention. She believes her work spreading awareness of clefts and advocating for the cleft community as a member of Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council (CACC) is a natural part of this. She shares her moving story with us … experiences to raise awareness about clefts. Nathalie with her colleagues Last winter, I got my answer when I saw that Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council was accepting applications. How many other families are in the same boat … speak, and hear? That’s why, to me, one of the most exciting developments in cleft awareness is the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, or ELSA , that’s making its way through Congress. Right now, whether insurances have to cover certain aspects …
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… and fully expected her to drop out to get married before too long, anyway. Just wait until you see me in class , she smiled to herself. Then you will have no choice but to take me seriously . But other students peeking in the windows to … Dr. Neela discussing patient records with her staff at Anandaloke Hospital It's also what led her to become a Smile Train partner. In the 15 years since she started working with Smile Train, Dr. Neela has performed more than 4,500 free, life-changing cleft surgeries for children, and many adults, …
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… Speech Home Practice & Parent Resources Speech Home Practice & Parent Resources Patient & Family Speech Resource Library Smile Train’s Speech Resource Library includes fun home practice activities such as games, books, and videos, as well as valuable parent and caregiver …
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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 community. In one unforgettable day, you’ll …