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… person, and she now has a boyfriend. I don't know if it was because of the surgery itself or the fact that we just showed how much we cared about her, but it goes to show how important it is that all children receive surgery to the highest standards," Dr. Cuadros said. The Land of Enchantment’s Most Magical Party But perhaps no family shows the true impact of Dr. Cuadros' work — and Smile Train's partnership — better than the Sullivans. When Krista …
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… My Cleft Journey - Grace Murphy My Cleft Journey - Grace Murphy In honor of World Smile Day®, Grace Murphy, an American teen with a cleft, shares her journey and what she's learned along the way. My … from speech therapy in fifth grade, I was elated; I felt like I had finally caught up with my peers. Grace today smiles on a swing display I have vague memories of my second and third surgeries, but I have clear memories of my fourth … have been able to handle it better. Grace on Lake Michigan My advice to anyone struggling with accepting their ‘forever smile’? Embrace what you have and be grateful for and proud of your journey. Your smile might not be perfect, but it's …
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… Ivanna’s Angels Ivanna’s Angels Her family dealt with unsupportive doctors, medical challenges, and more on their path to finding Smile Train Leticia had been pregnant three times before. But never had she … treatment centers Mexico Read more stories from No results. … Her family dealt with unsupportive doctors, medical challenges, and more on their path to finding Smile Train … Ivanna’s Angels …
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… Grant Programs Grant Programs Smile Train funds thousands of partners and programs throughout the world that help people … receive the treatment they could otherwise never access. Grant Types Becoming a Partner All of our partners are united by a common goal: helping children who have no place else to turn. If this is your goal, we'd like to partner with you. … teams exist. In places like these, we provide support to ensure medical professionals can reach these patients and build the capacity of local providers. Awareness Grants These grants support campaigns to educate people about clefts and …
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… Ayu and Ade Ayu and Ade Their untreated clefts made life so unbearable for Ade and his daughter Ayu that Smile Train had to call the Army in. Ayu and her father, Ade, lived with untreated clefts in a remote village in West … Ayu endured from her classmates made her want to drop out of school. Then the Indonesian Army, in partnership with Smile Train, stepped in to change their lives forever. … Their untreated clefts made life so unbearable for Ade and his daughter Ayu that Smile Train had to call the Army in. … Ayu and Ade …
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… Advocacy Outreach Advocate for ELSA Support the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) and ensure cleft-affected Americans in every state receive the complete, medically necessary care they need. Let’s keep the momentum going — every message brings us one step closer to passing the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA). In the US, children born with cleft and other congenital conditions are often denied essential care like orthodontics and speech therapy, even when medically necessary. The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 3277/S.1677) would close this coverage gap by requiring private insurers to cover all necessary …
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… Girl When Samnang was born with a cleft, her parents felt overwhelmed. But a midwife reassured them that, thanks to Smile Train, they had nothing to fear. Soaey’s father wouldn’t let her see her baby after she was born. He feared the … help her. It was overwhelming, but the midwife told her not to worry because she knew an organization that would help — Smile Train. The baby was sent to Smile Train’s partner hospital in nearby Kandal, Cambodia before she even had a name. “We were in such a rush to have her …
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… dedicated her career to improving the lives of children with clefts across the country. She found a worthy partner in Smile Train. Professor Olugbemiga Ogunlewe was the first woman to become an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Nigeria and … at home rather than face community accusations — this isolation hurts the children psychologically,” she said. In 2007, Smile Train staff members traveled to Nigeria to hold lectures about cleft care. Luckily, Professor Ogunlewe was in the audience and she was impressed with Smile Train’s unique model. Professor Ogunlewe was especially excited that Smile Train cleft care grants would allow …
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… and Hargun: Sisters in Cleft Care Rasamjot and Hargun: Sisters in Cleft Care “Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Smile Train, for contributing so much to my daughters’ lives,” says their mother Kuldeep When Kuldeep became a mother, … procedures that yielded subpar outcomes. Fortunately, several months later, Rasamjot’s aunt saw a poster advertising Smile Train-sponsored cleft care at nearby Amandeep Hospital. Kuldeep took Rasamjot for an initial consultation. … a tight budget,” Kuldeep says. Rasamjot received safe, high-quality cleft surgery at Amandeep, completely sponsored by Smile Train. From then on, the family knew exactly where to go for cleft care they could trust. Thumbs up, Rasamjot! …
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… Faith Based Contact Form Contact Information To learn more about the program or to order a Faithful Smiles fundraising kit, please fill out the form. Online Form - Faithful Smiles … To learn more about the program or to order a Faithful Smiles fundraising kit, please fill out the form. … Faith Based Contact Form …
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… Comprehensive cleft care does not only happen at your local Smile Train partner treatment center. It is so important for children and caretakers to have access to resources related to their cleft care at home. At Home Diagnosis Nutrition Surgery Hearing Dental Speech Counseling 9 Reasons to Smile This activity book is filled with creative art projects and engaging family games that help children with clefts explore their … speech on a phone or tablet. The app involves digital stories and games that target sounds that are usually challenging for children with cleft palates. It also has notes and video tutorials to help caregivers understand what is happening …
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… is a Gift Oscar is a Gift How a mother found the strength to raise eight boys on her own and a son found the strength to smile. As the mother of seven boys, Astridah thought she knew exactly what to expect when she went in to deliver her … Astridah — Oscar is a gift to be treasured. Further, they told her they had seen ads on TV for an organization called Smile Train that sponsored free cleft treatment at Beit CURE Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital and largest city. “But … totally unrecognizable from the shy, anxious boy he once was in ways that go far beyond — yet reflect in — his dazzling smile. Astridah said he became more confident and independent after surgery. “Now I know that he can go to school and …