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Linda Morris
United States
Nov 7, 2023

Linda Morris: Cleft Rebel

She’s wanted in three states — as the best speech therapist around
Nathalie as a girl
United States
Aug 10, 2022

Nathalie Martinez is Using Her Voice to Make Cleft Treatment More Accessible

A powerful reminder that there’s no such thing as “normal”

Monica Bush with her family at the beach
United States
May 25, 2022

Monica Bush: Confessions of a Cleft Mom

Cleft-affected and feeling alone? Read this.
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.

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.
Kimmy Flaviano Smile Train staff member
Philippines
Sep 24, 2020

Kimmy Flaviano Steers Smile Train to the Farthest Islands

The Philippines has unique challenges for children receiving cleft treatment. Kimmy is more than up to meeting them.

Manny Ventura Smile Train supporter
United States
Apr 10, 2020

Manny Ventura: “What’s Your Battle Scar?”

"Being born “different” is exactly why you should achieve big goals and be full of confidence."

Grace Peters Smile Train staff
United States
Mar 5, 2020

Grace Peters: Born With a Purpose

How Smile Train helped Grace go from a girl looking for answers to global cleft hero.

Milk in a bucket with smiles on it
United States
Feb 19, 2020

Got Smiles? Milk Does.

If this dog makes you smile, help him pay it forward.

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