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… But Reena quickly dismissed such talk. Two weeks after Swastik’s birth, they finally got a lead: A friend mentioned that Smile Train sponsored cleft surgeries at nearby Amandeep Hospital . From the moment they arrived at Amandeep and saw … and be on time for visitations. Don’t skip any parts of the therapy. You will be amazed.” To everyone who donated to Smile Train to make her son’s second chance possible, Reena says, “Thank you so much. You help our kids so much. I wish you all happiness and good health.” Give the gift of a smile today. Donate now Our impact in India cleft surgeries supported since active partner surgeons active partner …
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… able to educate them on nutritious, soft foods that their children are able to eat without choking and breastfeeding techniques for clefts, as well as provide healthy foods to some of the poorest families.” Many of the parents at these … working with Adriana, the frustrations and fear visibly melt from their faces – there is a relief that, with these new techniques, their children will be healthy. Adriana has learned a lot as well. “Two of the biggest challenges in Peru are …
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… and redoubled. But still Dalia and Abd AlRahman kept faith. Someday, Mohamed and his brother, Abdulrahman, would each smile and shine. Abdulrahman A Head Start After the ultrasound told Magda her daughter was going to have a cleft, she … face with confidence. When Magda met Dr. Mohamed Magdy, the cleft program project director at Innovinity Medical Hub, a Smile Train partner in Cairo, a few weeks later, she knew her prayers had been answered. Dr. Mohamed Magdy at Innovinity … late 2021, Azza is now free of tooth decay and will wear braces for as long as she needs. And, because Innovinity is a Smile Train partner, all of this care is 100% free. Still, one of Azza’s favorite parts of Innovinity is the …
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… the Power of Sharing a Story Dillon Miller Knows the Power of Sharing a Story Are you ready for his? Dillon Miller, a 29-year-old Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC) member from Virginia, has nearly as many scars as tattoos. And he has … from our community United States May 8, 2025 Mercer Middle School Goes the Distance for Smiles United States Dec 17, 2024 Karen Chambers Knows All a Second Chance Can Mean United States Nov 26, 2024 To Young People with Clefts, from Cleft Con ‘24 United States Nov 21, 2024 Jamie Hawkins: How One Woman from Reno …
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… she is not. This woman is a firebrand; a cleft warrior, rebel, and healer all at once. And she is also a proud member of Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC) . She shares her extraordinary journey with us below. Linda, age … problems because we don't want anything else to be “wrong” with us. That’s one reason I’m so proud to be involved with Smile Train and the CCAC. I first learned about Smile Train from the movie “Smile Pinki.” It mesmerized me, and I knew immediately that this was an organization I wanted …
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… bill your credit card or deduct it from your checking account each month. You’ll never have to write a check, buy a stamp or find an envelope again! Frequent Smilers receive the following benefits: Stories and updates on our …
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… her question. He couldn’t even breathe. Thankfully, the doctor knew what to say, and recommended them to Clinica Noel, Smile Train’s partner in Medellín and the hospital that he assured them was “the best in Colombia.” Though Valery was not … around the time she turned one. And because children with clefts usually struggle to speak even after surgery, she began Smile Train-sponsored speech therapy from specially trained experts almost as soon as she began to talk. Down and Out … able to form that support system.” Speechless Again Now 13, Valery walks the halls of her school with confidence and a smile, and why shouldn’t she? Everyone at school knows about her cleft and supports and encourages her through her …
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… to Tell You A patient’s mother speaks from the hospital. Rosemary, from a small village in Zimbabwe, is the mother of Smile Train patient Nyasha. We caught up with her just after her six-month-old son came out of the operating room. Though … bring Nyasha to his hospital when he weighed 11 pounds and he would heal him for free thanks to an organization called Smile Train. Rosemary kisses Nyasha before his cleft surgery. I couldn’t believe it. This news was both wonderful and … farm; there are 10 of us total. We have one goat for milk, and we barely scrape by growing cotton and corn. Without Smile Train, I don’t know how we could have ever raised enough money to give Nyasha the treatment he needed to heal his …
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… making the most of their time at the conference and shared best practices for using the customized Cleft Con software. Smile Train President and CEO Susannah Schaefer then gave an official welcome and introduced the keynote speaker. Kenny … for an engaging mini-session exploring advocacy within the cleft community. We will highlight key advocacy initiatives Smile Train is working on and explore ways we can further support cleft-affected individuals. Your input and insights are … to spreading awareness, each panelist will open up about how they turned their unique experiences and passions into more smiles for children in need around the world. Join us for stories of resilience and insights into how you, too, can use …
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… who help their child practice speech skills at home can make a tremendous difference in their child’s progress. Smile Train has an extensive library of free parent education resources and speech home-practice activities available in many languages. View Our Speech Resource Library Smile Train's Mobile Speech Services Smile Train has developed a free, interactive speech services app with stories, games, and songs for children with …
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… Walter’s Health is Valeria’s Happiness Walter’s Health is Valeria’s Happiness “My children are my life” As Walter took his first tiny breaths, Valeria broke down in heavy, heaving sobs. He had a cleft. It hadn’t … felt totally unprepared. When the doctors tried to comfort her, she turned and replied that her tears were joyful. “In my family, we all wanted a boy.” Walter’s first days at home were extremely difficult. His cleft made him struggle to …
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… are willing to meet the following program requirements: Commit to program participation November 2025 – May 2026 Raise a minimum of $800 Develop and execute a clear fundraising project plan Attend all required Zoom meetings and 1:1 meetings …