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Tadeo Sees a Brighter Tomorrow
His courageous mother fought for him from his first breath
![Jian holding a picture of herself as a baby, before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-01/jian-50.jpg?itok=vcI1yn22)
Mexico
Neto’s Cleft Made Him an Introvert. Now It Makes Him an Inspiration
His mother’s wisdom now motivates a whole new generation
![Marciel with Ernie, Jr. and Ermalen before their cleft surgeries](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-10/pacatang-free-cleft-surgery-philippines-50.jpg?itok=t0vB0XJq)
Philippines
Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth
One mother’s cleft journey in her own words
Mexico
Dani: Sun, Surf, and Now Smiles
Dani’s mother discovered Smile Train while she was already in the middle of receiving surgery
Mexico
How Having a Son With a Cleft Turned Javier Into a Superdad
Just the story you need this Father’s Day
Mexico
Jacob Bertrand Gets a Kick Out of Meeting Smile Train Patients
Our patients will never forget hitting the dojo with Hawk from 'Cobra Kai'
![Alex, Kendra, their parents, and a member of their cleft team](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-03/alex-and-kendra-dental-care-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-smile-train-mexico-50.jpg?itok=5VpXFz3S)
Mexico
Alex and Kendra: Born for Greatness
Inspired by their parents and cleft team, this brother and sister have made their clefts their superpower for good
![Jula smiling in front of some plants](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-01/julia-capilli-plants-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-philippines-smile-train.jpg?itok=D9IoX0Bz)
Philippines
Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower
How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable
![Rosemary holding Nyasha](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-09/nyasha-og.jpg?itok=D48civoT)
Zimbabwe
Rosemary Has Something to Tell You
A patient’s mother speaks from the hospital.
![Smile Train patient Smile Rai with his parents, who are holding a picture of him before his free cleft surgery in Nepal](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-09/smile-rai-with-family-after-smile-train-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-nepal.jpg?itok=UkUr4Lj3)
Nepal
Destiny’s Smile
Even knowing help is available isn’t always enough to remove the stigma of having a cleft.