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United States
Nov 23, 2021

At Cleft Con 2021, Vulnerability is Strength

“It's amazing what your cleft journey will do to your life when you embrace it.”

Snowfox Cafe with staff
United States
Jul 7, 2021

Snowfox and Smile Train

Smile Train and JFE Franchising are proud to continue their partnership through 2021.

doctor patient visit
United States
Jun 21, 2021

Hippo Lending and Smile Train

Smile Train is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hippo Lending, a commercial lender focused solely on serving healthcare professionals.

Pam with Susie and a patient
United States
May 21, 2021

Pamela Sheeran on Smile Train’s Investment in Expanding Non-Surgical Cleft Care

An interview with the woman behind our comprehensive cleft care programs.
Daniel in first grade, after receiving cleft surgery in America.
United States
Apr 21, 2021

Why My Son Says He Always Wanted a Cleft

How Jasmine went from fear and self-doubt upon receiving the news that her baby would have a cleft to raising a six-year-old who is #CleftProud.

Dr. Luis Cuadros with a cleft lip and palate patient and his family on a New Mexico Navajo reservation.
United States
Feb 24, 2021

"It Is Possible": Celebrating Dr. Luis Cuadros

Thanks to Dr. Cuadros — and Smile Train — having a cleft on the Navajo reservations of New Mexico is no longer a sentence to a life of isolation and sickness.

Hema on red carpet with Smile Train YLC backdrop
United States
Dec 11, 2020

Why Hema Smiles No Matter What

When Hema was 12 years old, she learned that not everyone born with a cleft received the care she did. She decided right then to change that.

Kristine holds a plushy tooth
United States
Jun 15, 2020

Kristine Byrum Creates Smiles One Tooth At A Time

Luke in formal attire
United States
May 29, 2020

Luke Zappia Wants Children With Clefts to be Superheroes

He doesn't have a cleft, but Smile Train has always been like a part of his family.

Emily Smile Train YLC member
United States
May 18, 2020

Emily Jiang Makes a Difference, No Matter the Distance

How one conversation — and one good idea — can make a huge difference.

Christine Smessaert in front of graffiti
United States
Mar 19, 2020

Christine Smessaert: A Smile is a Connection

"Being a part of Smile Train has allowed me to experience things I never would have otherwise and has helped me to grow as an individual.”
Bhavana Smile Train YLC member
United States
Dec 12, 2019

Bhavana Venkataram: The Importance of Comprehensive Cleft Care

It wasn’t until my trip to Mexico that I realized the impact Smile Train has — it was unbelievable.

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