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Dr. Ann Kummer Wrote the Book on Cleft Care Management — Literally
Why this cleft speech pioneer is so passionate about donating to Smile Train
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History Did Not Repeat Itself with Makiba
In the shadow of unthinkable tragedy, Smile Train helped turn sorrow into hope
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How Sally Ensured Dahlila Would Never Bowl Alone
This mother and daughter duo are the queenpins of the cleft community
The Ballad of King Daniel, the People’s King
Smile Train and the Sing Me a Story Foundation team up to bring a boy’s dreams to life
Susanna Finds Her Voice
Denied care as a child, she had to relearn to speak at age 20
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Never Sleep on Yohanes
More proof that nothing is stronger than a mother’s love
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“She Is Our Pride and What Gave Us Strength”
How a family from rural Togo overcame superstition and fear to get their daughter the care she needed
Cleft Con 2022: Introducing the #CleftProud Generation
From the NFL to high schools across the country, today’s young people with clefts are proud and unstoppable
Sadie’s Eternal Smile
How one mom honored her daughter’s life by giving smiles to generations of children around the world
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Elifeleth’s Parents Always Stayed Strong for Him
Elifeleth was born a healthy baby. With Smile Train’s help, his family watched him grow into a strong and confident child.
Bigger and Better: Cleft Proud, Peoria Proud 2022
What’s stronger than a cleft mom? Six cleft moms