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Sarah Thomas with a patient and her mother in Guatemala
United States
Apr 20, 2023

Sarah Thomas: Clefts Are a Problem We Can Solve Together

Just take that first step

United States
Dec 13, 2022

Sadie’s Eternal Smile

How one mom honored her daughter’s life by giving smiles to generations of children around the world

United States
Nov 16, 2022

Bigger and Better: Cleft Proud, Peoria Proud 2022

What’s stronger than a cleft mom? Six cleft moms

United States
Oct 4, 2022

Stanley Means Love

A new dog comes to a small town and changes everything
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United States
May 21, 2021

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Students Turn Crisis into Smiles

How one chapter of Smile Train’s Smile Impact Society made 2020 its most lucrative year yet.

United States
Jan 4, 2021

Thank You For Giving Us Something To Smile About In 2020

Thanks to you, thousands of children will think of 2020 as the best year ever.

Large group pose with Smile Train donation check with school mascot
United States
Dec 24, 2020

Fraternity Brothers Spread Smiles Through the Pandemic

These dedicated Smile Train supporters didn't let COVID-19 stop their annual fundraising event. 

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.

Julia holds up Smile Train banner
United States
Apr 20, 2020

Julia Hahn Knows the Power of a Smile

"I know Smile Train really is changing the world one smile at a time because one of those smiles is mine."

Michael Ho Smile Train supporter
United States
Mar 24, 2020

Michael Ho Helps Others by Helping Himself

"I realized that I needed to put my shyness to the side if I really wanted to help others.”

United States
Mar 9, 2020

Peggy and Katy

When Katy was born with a cleft, it brought her and her mother on an unexpected, globetrotting journey.

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