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… Cleft Summit Agenda Home Agenda Speakers Location Daily Breakdown All December 3rd Day 1: Dec 4th Day 2: Dec 5th Smile Train Meetings: Thursday, December 3 Location: Intercontinental Hotel, Houston * Please note this portion of the meeting is open only to Smile Train Staff, Medical Advisory Board, and Medical Advisory Council Members 07:30 - 09:00 AM Breakfast 08:00 - 09:00 … 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 Speech Programs Quality Assurance in Anesthesia …
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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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… Thrive with Cleft Care Ravaoarisoa welcomed Ferdinand into her classroom and stood up to his bullies In recent years, Smile Train has doubled down on expanding resources in Madagascar, where too many cleft-affected children still suffer … A Scout had told him cleft surgery was available for free in a city a few hours away, thanks to an organization called Smile Train! I was so thrilled to hear it. A few days later, Ferdinand’s friends and I sent him off with well wishes and plenty of encouragement. When he returned a week after his cleft surgery sporting a brand-new smile, he was the talk of the entire school! Ferdinand and friends Today, Ferdinand is one of the best students in his …
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… after cleft surgery But her doctors were not worried. Right away, they transferred them to Notti Hospital, their local Smile Train partner and a leader in cleft care in Argentina. After an initial consultation, the team had some very good news: Ezequiel would receive all the cleft treatment he ever needed, and it would be 100% free thanks to Smile Train! Silvia returned home with Ezequiel greatly relieved to have a clear treatment plan for him. There were … to feed him. But she received unwavering love and support from her husband and in-laws. Ezequiel has been with the same Smile Train-sponsored cleft team for his entire healing journey On the day of Ezequiel’s first surgery, Silvia was not …
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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 …
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… , a spotlight shining on the impact of your philanthropy and the many, many lives it touches. With you by our side, Smile Train has been able to sponsor lifesaving cleft care for more than 2 million patients since our founding in 1999. … model even through these most challenging of times. And most importantly, thank you for helping us change the world one smile at a time. With gratitude, Susannah Schaefer Biannual Impact Report Gallery Prev Next Smile Train Choirs Even after surgery, children with clefts often need speech therapy to reach their full potential. But …
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… Bringing the Wow to Wau Bringing the Wow to Wau Meet some of our patients from South Sudan At Smile Train, we believe that high-quality, sustainable, comprehensive cleft care should be accessible to anyone who needs … treatment for patients in more than 75 countries through our “teach a person to fish” model . In certain regions, Smile Train-sponsored care is one of the few cleft treatment options available — if not the only one. Such is the case in … Help. He was soon scheduled for surgery. Gallery Prev Next “Witnessing his newfound confidence, no longer hiding his smile, and improving in speech — it's truly heartening to see,” Angilina said afterward. Jacob’s sister also had her …
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… and grandchildren, because that's what we are called to do." Though their foundation donates to many causes, giving to Smile Train has been a particularly important — and personal — family tradition for the past 14 years. “Our cousin was … those who could not afford care,” Cindy explained. In 2017, they found themselves with a unique opportunity to refer Smile Train services to another family halfway around the world. Cindy and Bill’s aunt, Arlene, was in touch with a … high-quality cleft care was available. So the Knauss family took action, connecting Pastor David and Grace’s family to Smile Train. Through our local partner, Grace’s mother learned how to nurse her daughter so she could reach a healthy …
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… Impact Report LP Your Impact in Every Smile Every cleft healed, every story shared, every life transformed starts with your support Read the Latest Impact … gifts make possible. Thank you for being part of a global movement that’s writing a better, more hopeful future — one smile at a time. 2025 Summer Impact Report Spring Impact Report 2024 Spring Impact Report 2023 Biannual Impact Report …
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… of these babies and new parents now going through this journey alone. So I took a chance. From Strength to Strength and Smile to Smile Thankfully, I learned a lot from the other organization and was able to build on my experiences there to make … I wanted to make sure that the items in each Cuddle Pack could be used for all of them. That’s how I picked our “Every Smile Has a Story” onesie and the book Shining Scars by Krystian Leonard — both can apply to any child or person who …
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… Recognizing the critical role that speech and hearing play in cleft care, in 2021, Sara Horne, CCC-SLP, was hired as Smile Train’s first Director of Global Speech and Hearing Programs. Now, as Director of Education & Training, she also … Teachers College, Columbia University through working with one of my professors, Dr. Catherine Crowley, who is also on Smile Train’s Medical Advisory Board . After graduating, I got a position with the cleft and craniofacial team at Joe … with our international staff to give feedback on grant proposals and help partners submit their clinical reporting in Smile Train Express (Smile Train’s proprietary patient database). Sara informally training Smile Train speech partners in …