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How Kadek Battled Grief and Fear to Give Yumna the Care She Needed

… neighbor’s child had received free, safe, and comprehensive surgery at a local hospital thanks to an organization called Smile Train. The news was a revelation — her family never dared imagine a treatment for clefts was possible. With the neighbor’s encouragement and guidance, they quickly contacted Smile Train. Yumna before and after cleft surgery After Yumna’s successful surgery, relief and elation swelled inside of … She felt like her family had won a hard battle. The experience also encouraged Yumna’s family to spread the word about Smile Train to other cleft-affected families. Help more children like Yumna around the world. Donate now Our Impact in …
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New global alliance to promote face equality and stamp out disfigurement discrimination

… being launched today is a unique alliance of charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) which want to see the campaign for ‘face equality’ become a global movement. It will build on the success of the campaign in the UK and Taiwan (China) so as to transform the lives of people with facial differences or disfigurements … burns, acid violence, facial paralysis like Bell’s palsy, skin conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo or after facial cancer — have to deal with many psychological, social and economic challenges in living confident, successful lives in …
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Lori Nilsen Bio

… content, fundraising, development and other internal departments. Lori’s focus is on evolving and optimizing the organization’s efforts to drive continuous innovation of its technology stack to support exponential business growth and allow Smile Train to …
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Angga is Done Waiting

… Angga is Done Waiting Angga is Done Waiting He waited 20 years for cleft surgery. Now he’s ready to take control of his life Aberil worked on a rubber plantation in a remote part of Indonesia. He barely made … their prayers were answered. Nurelela was pregnant. Ultrasounds aren’t available where they live, but Nurelela felt healthy during the pregnancy and experienced no issues. When the big day came, Nurelela went to her mother’s house where, …
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Manthan: Sometimes, our Patients’ Mothers Need a “Mother"

… entire process of treatment to us. We were especially relieved to know that Manthan’s surgery would be free thanks to Smile Train. It would have been impossible for us to afford this treatment on our own. Of course, we were nervous and … The staff, too, supported and guided us well. Today, the only thing more infectious than Manthan’s energy is his smile! The result was incredible! We were overjoyed to see Manthan and to know that the surgery went off well. And when … his dreams. Ashwini, (left) and Ganesh (right) loved Manthan at first sight Our whole family is tremendously grateful to Smile Train’s donors for making our son’s transformation possible. We are committed to passing on the kindness we have …
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SeneGence® Announces Miss USA LipSense® Collection

… the launch of LipSense® color technology, and quickly rose in popularity as the creator of The Original Long-Lasting Liquid Lip Color®. Along with its premier product, SeneGence enabled a way for women to be independent and successful in …
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Anghelo Soars from the Lowest Valley to the Highest Peak

… he was two years old, and he only received it then because his parents’ devotion to his care was matched only by local Smile Train partner Misión Caritas Felices (MCF)’s determination to leave no Peruvian with a cleft behind. Based in Lima, … a cleft in the country surgeries, nutritional support, speech therapy, and every other treatment they need to not only smile, but thrive — all for free — thanks to Smile Train’s support. For families like Anghelo’s, that local care makes all the difference. Though his first cleft …
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At 65, My Dad Can Now Savor Life

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I Wasn’t Prepared for Anmolpreet to Have a Cleft, Too

… I remember the relief, happiness, and appreciation of seeing the result. It was amazing. Overnight, his feeding issues disappeared and his speech improved significantly. Anmolpreet flashes his trademark smile As Anmolpreet has grown, the … Anmolpreet only because of the kind contributions of people like you. Donate now Our impact in India as of March 2023 704,000+ cleft surgeries sponsored since 2001 200+ active partner surgeons 130+ active partner hospitals * This is not …
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… Online Donating online is a quick and convenient way to help children with clefts. Mail To make a gift through the mail, download our printable form and send your contribution. Phone To donate by phone, call 1-800-932-9541 Cryptocurrency Make … each month while maintaining your budget. Planned Giving Create a legacy of support and create new smiles by giving from your will, retirement assets, or life insurance. Other Ways to Give Giving stocks or from your IRA Give the gift of … the world. Employee Matching Check to see if your employer matches the gifts you make to Smile Train. Donor Advised Funds Donate through your community foundation or financial institution. … Choose the option that’s easiest for you. Every …
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Monica Bush: Confessions of a Cleft Mom

… no other family ever feels as alone as hers did when they received the news. It’s what led this Kokomo, IN mom to join Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC) — our board of cleft-affected Americans who help advance our communications strategies and work to strengthen the US cleft community — and start Legendary Smiles , a resource dedicated to helping cleft-affected families. Legendary Smiles is a good name for her organization because Monica is a legend in the US cleft community. Read her incredible …
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