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… as he travels throughout his home island of Sulawesi searching for cleft patients so that they might be helped by Smile Train. Hope, Dedication, Promise illustrates how one man, with the help of a community and devoted medical … changed the fate of dozens of children and their families. This film also provides the viewer a unique glimpse into a Smile Train patient’s journey from fateful meetings of strangers in village markets, to surgery, and beyond. … Never …
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… Nicole Bell Bio Nicole Bell Vice President, Public Relations Nicole Bell, Smile Train’s Vice President of Public Relations, is a PR and communications pro with more than two decades of experience as a journalist, media strategist, and college professor. Nicole comes to … role, she spearheaded national and international campaigns while also securing local, national, and international media coverage that raised awareness and funds and increased corporate partnerships for the organization. Nicole also served as …
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… Cleft Con Unites #Cleftstrong Community in Pride and Power Cleft Con Unites #Cleftstrong Community in Pride and Power "There's power in my cleft." Smile Train's first global gathering on essential topics in …
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… Miguel Was Born Twice Miguel Was Born Twice Think his transformation is dramatic? Wait till you see his parents’. Zulema and Jose thought they had it all planned. They had carefully saved and budgeted the money they earned from their small grocery store outside Buenos …
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… “Foundation”’s Emily Stott Opens Up About Life with a Cleft “Foundation”’s Emily Stott Opens Up About Life with a Cleft …and her latest endeavor Emily (Em) Stott is a British actress of stage and screen, who recently rose to international prominence for playing Oreen on the …
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… While Disha’s lip was healed, she still had a cleft palate, meaning her feeding issues remained. She could only ingest liquids and even then, they still leaked out of her nose. Malnutrition in infants with cleft palates is unfortunately …
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… in the Repair of Complete Bilateral Cleft Lip: A Common Problem in Low Resource Regions (Professor Lun-Jou Lo) 02:15 - 03:00 PM Specialized Breakout Sessions Development of Smile Train Orthodontic Programs Development of Smile Train Cleft … Programs Quality Assurance in Anesthesia Development of Smile Train Orthognathic Surgery Programs/Training Programs 03:15 - 03:45 PM Plenary Session: Embracing Children's Surgical Care Under One Umbrella (Professor Kokila Lakhoo) 03:45 - 04:00 PM Day 1 Recap 04:00 - 06:00 PM Conference Adjourns 06:00 - 07:00 PM Cocktails at Intercontinental Hotel 07:00 - …
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… out of school for fear that he would be bullied there, too. Even before his cleft surgery, Kyle was never shy about his smile Soon another challenge arose: finding a hospital to perform Kyle’s much-needed cleft surgery. The family went to a … regular’s hair, making casual small talk. When he brought up Kyle and his cleft, the customer asked, “Have you heard of Smile Train? Bring Kyle to the hospital in Olongapo. They will perform his surgery for free.” Kyle before and after cleft … The family thought it sounded too good to be true, but they had no other options. The family made the long journey to Smile Train partner James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital to discover if this miracle was truly possible. There, staff …
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… Then she heard all cleft treatment at Innovinity was completely free because they partnered with an organization called Smile Train. She didn’t believe it, but also knew she couldn’t afford not to learn more. Once there, her disbelief turned … they had both felt so alone? For the first time since Sama was born, Abeer felt real hope for her child’s future. Sama smiles at Innovinity She brought Sama back for a consultation right away. Within weeks, she finally received a … surgery to heal her palate and started working with a speech therapist and a dentist, both specially trained by Smile Train in helping children with clefts. Sama (far right) posing with her friends at Innovinity Sama has always been …
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… from Madagascar Madagascar Jun 3, 2025 This Teacher Watched Her Student Thrive with Cleft Care Madagascar Jan 27, 2025 Eden Was Worth the Wait Madagascar Nov 11, 2024 Ignace: Smile Scout Madagascar Feb 13, 2024 When Things Got Tough, …
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… Impact Report 2022 Biannual Impact Report Download A simple thank you is hardly enough to convey our gratitude for all you have done for children with clefts around the …
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… in his studies. Everything changed when a health worker came to the settlement and shared that Kamse could receive a Smile Train-supported cleft surgery at Cure Kijabe Hospital. Since the family had no means of getting to the hospital, the health worker even set up Smile Train-supported transportation to ensure that they could get to the hospital. The very first time Kamse left his … he intently stared out the windows for the entire five-hour bus ride. Then, the brave 11-year-old received his forever smile. When Kamse returned home, everyone was amazed at his transformation — inside and out. The once-shy boy almost …