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… him. While there, she noticed other moms asking the same questions, and she no longer felt so alone. She spoke with two of them, Caro Sesma and Dinorah Melchor, and, together, they decided to start a WhatsApp group for moms of kids with clefts in Chiapas. Other moms flocked to it, likewise relieved and grateful to discover they weren’t alone. In 2019, the group expanded to host in-person get-togethers and trainings for dozens of local families. This Mother’s Day, we salute these and all heroic moms making a difference for children with clefts …
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… something about your cleft, turn to your partner later and say, "Hey, this person said something. I know it doesn't reflect on you, but there's something I need you to do.” Then give them two or three things to say to that relative. If … you embrace it.” -Lou Empowering Cleft-Affected Individuals Dave Liu is a 30-year veteran of Wall Street and Silicon Valley who has raised $15 billion for hundreds of companies and has had multiple billion-dollar exits as an investor. He … philanthropist, Dave has dedicated his life to helping the cleft community. In this session, he shares his story and his mission to help cleft-affected individuals. "I think my cleft really did prepare me well for a career on Wall Street and …
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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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… "Whatever Your Kid Dreams of Being, They Can Still Be That." Tara Blanco: "Whatever Your Kid Dreams Of Being, They Can Still Be That." How this speech … kid who couldn’t talk when she was with her, now does the same thing. I think it helps me to always remember that I used to be on the other side of this. It helps me be open and tell my patients, "I have experienced this firsthand. Yes, …
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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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… Practice Book - K, G, Ñ Practice Book - F & V Practice Book - S (Susie) Practice Book - S (Sammy) Coloring Book - P & B (Pollo) Coloring Book - P & B (Bailar) Coloring Book - T & D Coloring Book - S Coloring Book - K Parent & Caregiver …
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… of East, Central and Southern Africa (CANECSA). She is also one of the 5 inaugural fellows of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation Healthcare Safety Fellowship. Tell us about your work and your journey into anesthesia. During my … for safety in the hospital. In August I will start my newest role as one of the inaugural fellows of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation Healthcare Safety Fellowship. I am looking forward to learning from this role and how it will empower …
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… a good life together. They had two children, and she earned a comfortable position as assistant professor of surgery at Sri Ramachandra Medical College in the state of Chennai. But by 2003, she was restless. She wanted to expand her skills …
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… Son With a Cleft Turned Javier Into a Superdad How Having a Son With a Cleft Turned Javier Into a Superdad Just the story you need this Father’s Day Javier Anzo may seem like your everyday guy. He lives in Mexico City with his wife, Olivia; … even the best medical treatment in the world means little without continuing care and encouragement at home. Javier understood that he would need to step up to be the dad his son needed, and he did so in a super way. “His father removed … Dr. Cabal is now CEO of Centro SUMA; and as for Damián… Santino interviewing his little brother for their future YouTube show This child who was once at risk of not being able to speak clearly is now an aspiring YouTuber. He’s a …
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… member of the Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery (GICS) and Lifebox Nursing Advisor. This article is part of the Smile Train-Lifebox Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative Content Series. “When it comes to healthcare leadership, it is … I am so excited to say that we are the only country in the world that has integrated nursing into its framework. Smile Train is supporting nurses training on cleft surgical safety and nurse participation in a course on research design …
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… Cleft Con Orlando 2025 Cleft Con Orlando 2025 July 19, 2025 Cleft Con Orlando 2025 All About Registration Speakers Sessions Schedule FAQ Orlando Activities Join the cleft community for Cleft Con Orlando this July! Over the course of a jam-packed weekend, you’ll learn from some of the top experts in the field, make new friends, and hear real talk on … about media advocacy, a storyteller, or simply seeking better visibility, this session will empower you to push for change in the entertainment industry. Thriving Through the Teen Years – Navigating the Cleft Journey as a Teenager …