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Sarah Thomas with a patient and her mother in Guatemala
United States
Apr 20, 2023

Sarah Thomas: Clefts Are a Problem We Can Solve Together

Just take that first step

Kenya
Dec 29, 2022

The Sunrisers Race Towards a New Day for Children with Clefts

If you’re going to travel 4,000 miles to run a marathon, you do it for a cause

United States
Dec 13, 2022

Sadie’s Eternal Smile

How one mom honored her daughter’s life by giving smiles to generations of children around the world

United States
Nov 16, 2022

Bigger and Better: Cleft Proud, Peoria Proud 2022

What’s stronger than a cleft mom? Six cleft moms

United States
Oct 4, 2022

Stanley Means Love

A new dog comes to a small town and changes everything
Kenyan Drake and Mathias Kiwanuka pose with a Smile Train patient in Argentina
United States
Jul 14, 2022

Kenyan Drake and Mathias Kiwanuka Put Their Hustle to Work for Smile Train Patients

When it comes to helping children smile, there is no offseason

Eric with the other Team EMPOWER runners for the New York Half
United States
May 10, 2022

Half Marathon, Whole Hearts

Three women help others by helping themselves with Team EMPOWER
Kenya
Nov 17, 2021

Vivian Exemplifies Beauty Inside and Out

When Vivian started school, the kids laughed at her so much she didn't want to live. Then she met someone who told her she should become a model. 

Kenyan Drake huddles with Smile Train patients in Mexico
United States
Aug 26, 2021

Kenyan Drake: NFL Star, Smile Maker

The Las Vegas Raider’s surprisingly personal connection to cleft care.

United States
Jul 28, 2021

Chanel Iman: Cleft Care Saves Lives

The model and activist on why Smile Train's work is so close to her heart.

Cleft Awareness Month 2021 #cleftproud
United States
Jul 9, 2021

What My Cleft Taught Me

In honor of Cleft Awareness Month 2021, Smile Train's Cleft Community Advisory Council presents real-life stories of growing up with a cleft or being the mom to a child with a cleft from people who have been there. 

Nijha Diggs wearing scrubs and holding a Smile Train sign before observing a free cleft surgery.
United States
Jul 8, 2021

How Nijha Makes the Stars Smile

Talking celebrities and staying grounded with Smile Train’s Senior Director of PR.

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