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… When Emmanuel turned one year old, Marissa posted a photo of him on social media. A friend replied: Do you follow Smile Train? A quick search revealed there was a Smile Train partner, Bicol Medical Center, in her town! After delays due to pandemic lockdowns, Marissa scheduled baby … his second surgery, on his palate. All of his cleft treatment was completely free for Marissa and the family, thanks to Smile Train. Emmanuel and Marissa "Whenever I meet someone who has a cleft-affected child, I encourage them to follow …
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… the way she spoke. But Vanesa never quit and eventually found Hospital Notti. There, thanks to their partnership with Smile Train, Sofia received every surgery she needed, plus personalized orthodontics and speech therapy — all for free. … as though it were her own, but that wasn’t enough for Sofia. She told her cleft team Vanesa’s story and asked whether Smile Train only sponsored care for children. They had good news for her: Smile Train sponsors free, comprehensive cleft care for all in need. At last, Vanesa would complete her cleft journey. …
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… the support of our local partners, she had transformed into a happy, chubby baby. In May of 2020, a rescue team from Smile Train partner Esperanza de Vida Rescue and Nutritional Center arrived in the village of Limón Timote Camotan, … enough for surgery on her cleft – and that the nutrition support and surgery would be free, thanks to support from Smile Train. Modesta didn’t hesitate to accept our help.” Knowing this was Mirian’s only chance at survival, Modesta … in the future," she said. Of course, Mirian’s cleft journey will soon continue with surgery and on-going care – and Smile Train and Esperanza de Vida will be there to support her through it all. Esperanza de Vida stays in contact with …
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… saying, but I would usually just isolate myself or cry," she said. The bullying finally stopped when Gracee received a Smile Train-sponsored cleft surgery. Today, Gracee is a confident and happy woman, dedicated to serving others as a perioperative nurse at a local Smile Train partner hospital. Gracee is proud to have a career helping the children who have the same problem she once … who bully you – if you were born with a cleft, you can still do something good with your life.” Help us provide new smiles and second chances at life to children just like Gracee in 70+ countries. Donate now … Gracee's Story : Patient to …
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… The show contacted Carolina and invited her on. There, in front of a national audience, Dr. Tomás introduced her to Smile Train partner Misíon Caritas Felices (MCF), who offered to provide Imanol all of the cleft surgeries he needed. Carolina felt like she was dreaming. Then the news got even better. Thanks to their partnership with Smile Train, every part of Imanol’s treatment would be completely free. Carolina floated off the set that day in a daze. Imanol fills his entire family with smiles Imanol had his cleft lip surgery at seven months thanks to MCF. Carolina spent an hour in the waiting room shaking …
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… Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest manufacturer of dental products and technologies, recently took their commitment to Smile Train's patients to the next level, generously donating three units of one of their most advanced products, plus … urgent dental issues. Early intervention can mean the difference between a life of pain and isolation and a life of smiles and hope; providing this care, however, has always been a challenge, even in places with wide access to quality … and gives them a more detailed understanding of the anatomy of each patient's mouth," said Dr. Monica Dominguez, Smile Train's Director of Global Oral Health Programs. A doctor bottle feeds a patient at FISULAB While Dentsply's …
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… Aylen Proudly Shares Her Cleft Journey Aylen Proudly Shares Her Cleft Journey “When my friends and family see how much progress I’ve made, they give me hugs!” My name is Aylen, and I have a cleft. Aylen and a photo from before cleft … They gave me the strength to go get cleft care. Smile Train helped me with my treatments and connected me with the doctors and nurses at their partner Fundación Gantz. I am so thankful to the medical team at the foundation. They are all …
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… After a few years, Karen transitioned into teaching surgical technology. It was around this time that she learned about Smile Train. Finally, she had found a cause that united her passions with her purpose. Smile Train piqued my interest because of what they stood for . When I found out they support non-surgical care, that … a surgeon to Honduras or to the Philippines and perform a surgery, but then what do those families do afterwards? With Smile Train, I said, “This is something really good.” She hosted what she calls a “teeny” fundraiser where she taught, …
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… and speech therapy, Ingrid could hardly believe what a healthy, self-assured young woman she had become or that her smile could possibly be so dazzling. She is now 19 and thriving. “Working with these children gives me the opportunity to … hope as well.” Now she works as a cleft-specialized speech therapist in schools and at Fundación Ayninakuna, her local Smile Train partner. There, she helps these children receive a full spectrum of care, particularly speech therapy, for as … That’s why, instead of flying outside doctors into — then out of — areas of need on short-term medical missions, Smile Train pioneered a different approach : Funding, training, and equipping passionate local experts like Ingrid and …
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… the importance of cleft nutrition. In May, community health workers, nurses, social workers, and nutritionists from Smile Train partner hospitals in Burundi, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo convened for a training course on … and support children with cleft lip and cleft palate. This course, a continuation of an initiative launched in 2018 by Smile Train and global nutrition organization SPOON Foundation, focuses not only on training health workers and … surgeries they so desperately need must be delayed. Dr. Esther Nyambura Njoroge, Vice President & Regional Director of Smile Train Africa, has witnessed the devastating toll of malnutrition firsthand. “Malnutrition is a major barrier to …
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… III Bio R. James Madigan III Vice President, Legal & Data Privacy As Vice President, Legal and Data Privacy, Jeb directs Smile Train’s legal department, providing advice and managing risk across the organization on matters ranging from employment and fundraising to programs and grants. Around the globe, Jeb helps Smile Train navigate data privacy laws and regulations, manage its contract and IP portfolios, and design and implement its policies, procedures, and contract management system. Prior to joining Smile Train, Jeb practiced at the law firm of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, advising and representing organizations on …