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… they would find a solution to his cleft — fast. Just a few weeks later, they discovered B and B Hospital, their local Smile Train partner. On their first visit, the doctor told them: No more worrying; you’ve come to the right place . At … He likes the idea of helping others in need. Gallery Prev Next Sunmaya and Subal cannot overstate their appreciation for Smile Train’s donors, who they believe saved their child’s life. “We see them as living gods,” Subal said. “People with …
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… they could do for his cleft. The hospital staff welcomed them and told Rebecca that, thanks to their partnership with Smile Train, they provide free cleft treatment to those in need when the time is right. Unfortunately, the time was not … is like my own son now and I hope he’ll go to school and have a good career,” Rebecca said. “I’m thankful to God for Smile Train’s donors and I hope that he’ll reward them for helping us. I have no other way to thank them.” Be a hero to …
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… A Letter From Juan, a 10-Year-Old Patient from Chile A Letter From Juan, a 10-Year-Old Patient from Chile What local cleft treatment means to patients, in a patient’s own words My name is Juan. I am from Isla de Maipo, Chile. I live with my dad, my mom, my dogs, and a rabbit. And I was born with a cleft. Juan before cleft surgery I don't remember anything about my first years with my cleft. All I know is that when I was little, my …
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… needed. Stefania Well, you can imagine how we felt when they told us we wouldn’t have to pay anything at all thanks to Smile Train! I said, “No. You shouldn’t help only my children because maybe I have something in my purse, but perhaps … devoted hospital. I’d like to thank everyone who was involved and helped, both the doctors and everyone who donates to Smile Train. We thank you for all the support, and may God bless you for everything you do for these children who really need this care. Bring hope, miracles, and smiles to more families in need. Donate now … “Everything is harder when there’s two” … Stefania and Elena: Twins With …
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… unique ability to bring hope, joy, and healing to families like Chaipishek’s is just one reason why your support for Smile Train matters. You don’t have to take our word for it. Chaipishek wanted to tell you all that you mean to him … because they made our dreams come true. When we got home, everyone told me, “Wow! Your son is now better!” Sharing smiles as a family And when Anuwat talked to me after going back to school after surgery, he said, “I am so happy. I can … and be grateful for every good thing in their lives no matter how much or how little they may earn. Chaipishek sends smiles from his family to yours I am extremely grateful for Smile Train. When I found out that Anuwat and Aitya’s …
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… throughout infancy, childhood and possibly into young adulthood. A typical cleft lip or cleft palate normally can be repaired with one or two procedures. The child’s hearing, speech and dental needs may require additional specialty treatment. Later in life, braces, mouth appliances and additional surgery may be required. The needs of patients with cleft and craniofacial conditions are …
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… Nkeiruka Obi Bio Nkeiruka Obi Bio Vice President and Regional Director, Africa Mrs. Nkeiruka (NK) Obi is Smile Train’s Vice President and Regional Director, Africa and a senior development specialist with 26 years’ experience … was at United Bank for Africa Plc., where she held the position of Head/Senior Manager, Prestige Banking before joining Smile Train in March 2011 to become Program Director, West and Central Africa. A strong advocate for governments and …
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… three years behind the other children his age. Just when he was seemingly past his breaking point, Muswamba learned that Smile Train was sponsoring free cleft surgeries through Congolese hero and NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo's hospital, in … for the best. You have given him the best gift ever. My son was in mental prison, but you have released him. Thank you, Smile Train,” Muswamba said as tears rolled down her cheeks. … Nkunda had to hide in the bushes on his journey to school …
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… That group eventually consolidated as FISULAB in 2000 — just in time to partner with a new organization called Smile Train. Dr. Echeverri designed FISULAB around her belief that every stage of cleft treatment — including those … and after surgery — is equally important, as is getting the whole family involved in care. Her vision has made it one of Smile Train’s premier partners. “FISULAB takes in about 900 patients every year, and our purpose is to care for all of … see these babies improve, study, work, and grow into adults, and eventually have their own children.” “I want to thank Smile Train very much, because being able to help these children and their families is one of the most beautiful things …
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… is exactly why you should achieve big goals and be full of confidence." The following is a first-hand account of Smile Train supporter Manny Ventura’s incredible life. Growing up with a cleft lip in one of the toughest neighborhoods … other kids and families facing the same struggles I did. Thankfully, this question turned out to have an easy answer — Smile Train. Smile Train immediately impressed me with its model of training local doctors. When kids know that a doctor from their …
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… Sasha This mom couldn't find any books for her daughter with a cleft. So she wrote her own. Children's book author Sasha Cooper is the mother of Norah, a little girl who was born with a cleft. Below, she shares her most fantastical tale of …
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… to actually telling their stories. Worse, they can come to believe that their medical history is their life story. Smile Train organized Cleft Con to create a space where no one with a cleft ever has to explain themselves because … address to what was likely the largest gathering of cleft-affected people in the history of New York, Susannah Schaefer, Smile Train’s President and CEO, challenged attendees to use this day as an opportunity to explore their personal … talk to your child about their facial differences to cleft and career. At the session “Share Your Story”, Nicole Bell, Smile Train’s VP of Public Relations, told the audience: If you ever feel like you don’t matter, look to your thumb. …