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… children, and cleft allies. Community Programs Become part of the CCAC Serve in an advisory role and help inform Smile Train’s communications activities. Cleft Con Learn more about Smile Train's first global gathering on essential topics in the cleft community. Advocate for the Cleft Community Our U.S. Cleft Community is mobilizing in support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act. Join us. Apply for a Scholarship Smile Train's College Scholarship Program helps cleft-affected American high …
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… living #CleftStrong. Human Resources Administrative Assistant Amanda Terrazas shares what led her to become a member of Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council, a group whose personal experiences with clefts help advance Smile Train’s marketing initiatives and communication strategy. I was born with a bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate in … who helped me realize the important things in life — having a good heart and positive attitude. My mom has supported Smile Train since I was a kid. I’d look at images of children Smile Train had supported, and you could sense the pride …
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… Gifts Double the Impact of Your Donation You’ve demonstrated your dedication to Smile Train’s work, now ask your employer to do the same! Companies are often excited to support the philanthropy of their staff and may double- or even triple-match charitable contributions made by employees, retirees, and even and their spouses! Enter your employer’s name below to find out if they have a matching gift policy. If you don’t see your employer listed, contact your human resources department. Each company’s matching gift program varies, so ask your …
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… and preparation, Hospital de Clinicas in Asunción, where Dr. Aldana serves as head of plastic surgery, was set to become Smile Train's first-ever local partner in Paraguay in early 2020 . Dr. Celso Aldana on the day Hospital de Clinicas finally became a Smile Train partner. Then COVID-19 hit. Overnight, Dr. Aldana and his staff were thrust into a breathless, seemingly … organize his multidisciplinary cleft team and stock his operating rooms with the latest equipment, all with help from Smile Train. Once the pandemic had abated enough in Paraguay to safely begin offering Smile Train-sponsored cleft …
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… Frequent Smiler, Constant Inspiration Every month when the donation pops up on my statement... I’m able to put things back into perspective. Samantha Young, of Australia, shares her inspiration for becoming a Frequent Smiler, one of Smile … to be more open about having been born with a cleft and to do more to help others in need. That’s why, as soon as I got back, the first thing I did was sign up to become a monthly donor, or Frequent Smiler , as we’re known. As a Frequent … when the donation pops up on my statement, no matter what life is throwing at me at that moment I’m able to put things back into perspective and realize how fortunate I am to be able to give to those who don’t have the same healthcare I did …
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… many of them suffer. Quality, specialized dental care is key to helping children with clefts maintain a happy, healthy smile, even after surgery. Supported by Smile Train, Haleon, Dentsply Sirona, and FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) have compiled the following resources … Care All Guidelines Oral Health Digital Care Training Advocacy STOP Toolkit FAQ Contact A Partnership for Change FDI, Smile Train, and Haleon further joined forces to create guidelines for both oral health and non-oral health professionals …
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… when she was 15 years old, her efforts paid off when she stumbled across an advertisement for an organization called Smile Train that sponsored free cleft surgeries at a nearby hospital. She couldn’t believe the pictures were real. Other … to never underestimate her. She had spent her whole life playing the long game and was not about to give up now. Damaris smiles in her school uniform after her free Smile Train-sponsored cleft surgery. From that day forward, when her neighbors harassed her, she drowned it out in dreams …
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… Mariam had a long journey ahead of her, but felt prepared to see it through to the end. Mariam’s always had a glowing smile They struggled to care for Mariam at first. When Muksina breastfed her, milk dribbled out of her nose, choking her. … it all paid off While looking for treatment options in Ethiopia, Mariam’s parents found an answer to Mariam’s question: Smile Train partner Yekatit 12 Hospital, where she would receive the cleft lip and cleft palate surgery she desperately … our local partners, Mariam was given the life she and her parents dreamed of. Every day, Mariam’s family celebrates with smiles Today, Mariam is 10 years old and back in school. It’s impossible to miss her smile, which shines brightly …
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… is also a lifesaving victory for children and families in need around the world. That’s the power of Team EMPOWER , Smile Train’s endurance athletics squad. By entering races through Team EMPOWER, our supporters live their dreams of … 2022, runners from around the world joined Team EMPOWER for the New York Half Marathon and raised a combined $15,000 for Smile Train! Here are the stories of just three of them. Meg Omecene, Pittsburgh, PA Meg Omecene running the 2022 New … including running the Pittsburgh Marathon with Team EMPOWER in 2019. I chose Team EMPOWER because I became familiar with Smile Train while working for the Miss Universe Organization. Though I’m no longer there, I knew I wanted to stay …
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… Bajaj Corporate Partnership Bajaj & Smile Train Bajaj Finserv and its subsidiary companies have funded 10,000 life-changing surgeries to children with clefts across India. All Corporate Partners The partnership has helped enable children to become confident individuals and lead full …
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… Cleft Leadership Centers Smile Train Cleft Leadership Centers Building Global Surgical Capacity Through Local Leadership An estimated five billion … year and is due, in part, to a lack of qualified healthcare professionals and high-quality facilities and equipment. Smile Train partners with more than 1,000 medical centers in 75+ countries around the globe to sustainably build critical … to patients in their own communities. From the Amazon rainforest to the shores of Bali and all places in between, every Smile Train medical partner is trained in the latest cleft surgical techniques, has access to the most cutting-edge …
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… she was in pain. When the labor pains started, they met their midwife at the birthing center. Mustika expected a big smile from Sudirman and the midwife when the baby was born but was instead met with faces of sadness and confusion. The … of the village office ran up to Sudirman with some unexpected news — he had just learned that an organization called Smile Train sponsored free cleft treatments at RS Muhammadiyah Palembang, their nearest hospital. Mustika and Sudirman … they were sold. When Aira looked in the mirror and saw herself after surgery for the first time, she cried and tried to smile the biggest grin of her life but couldn’t because of the stitches. Her parents had no such limitations, however, …