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Mexico

Aug 2, 2022

Dani: Sun, Surf, and Now Smiles

Dani’s mother discovered Smile Train while she was already in the middle of receiving surgery

Peru

Jun 22, 2022

Ramses: How a Mother's Instinct Made the Impossible Possible

A mother's love knows no bounds

Mexico

Jun 17, 2022

How Having a Son With a Cleft Turned Javier Into a Superdad

Just the story you need this Father’s Day

Kristhell and her mother, Cinthya, hold a picture of Kristhell before Smile Train cleft surgery

Peru

Mar 24, 2022

Shining, Sparkling, Smiling Kristhell

How one kind stranger changed a little girl’s life

Alex, Kendra, their parents, and a member of their cleft team

Mexico

Mar 18, 2022

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

Chiara holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery and standing with her parents and dog

Peru

Feb 10, 2022

Two Pandemics Can’t Stop Chiara’s Smile

Smile Train’s local model means our patients receive care no matter what

Luz and Mia holding a picture of themselves with Kylie and Kris Jenner

Peru

Dec 2, 2021

Mia Update: Kylie Jenner's Hosts Still on Cleft Journey

A patient’s mother on how Smile Train partners treated her daughter

Zindia holds Joseyur in one arm and a picture of him before cleft surgery in the other

Peru

Nov 16, 2021

Zindia and Joseyur Keep Going

Never bet against a mother’s will to see her child smile.

Mexico

Aug 26, 2021

What Bárbara Taught Her Mother

A story of love, destiny, and the power of a smile.

Peru

Apr 15, 2021

Anghelo Soars from the Lowest Valley to the Highest Peak

After experiencing some of the lowest depths imaginable, Anghelo and his family now celebrate their miraculous lives.

David's mom holds an image her son before cleft surgery

Ecuador

Feb 1, 2021

David’s Cleft Journey in His Mother’s Words

Magaly is the mother of David, age five, a Smile Train patient in Quito, Ecuador. She shared with us her son’s journey to cleft care and what Smile Train has meant for her entire family.

Mexico

Jun 13, 2019

It Starts with a Smile: Ever

First, we helped him find his smile. Then, we helped him find his voice.

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