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United States
Patricia Simon Reflects on the Cleft Community Advisory Council
The children's author and RN brings her unique expertise to Smile Train's CCAC.
![Cris with Smile Train patient](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/cris-solano-with-patient.jpg?itok=wlkC7CGb)
United States
CCAC Spotlight: Cris Solano
"My purpose is to share hope and bring peace to mothers whose babies are born with clefts."
![Melinda with her son](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/melinda-with-her-child.jpg?itok=pJ1P_sfZ)
United States
CCAC Spotlight: Melinda Fry-Bly
Full-time mom, jewelry maker, and designer Melinda Fry-Bly from Florida shares the story how her son Colton inspired her to become a member of Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council.
![Alyson Ferguson with her daughter](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/alyson-ferguson-with-her-daughter.jpg?itok=fqRCi2wz)
United States
CCAC Spotlight: Alyson Ferguson
She's a Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout leader, member of the PTA, and a hero to children with clefts around the world.
![Ashley Barbour being held from below flying](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/ashley-barbour-flys.jpg?itok=0nf2ZG4J)
United States
CCAC Spotlight: Ashley Barbour
Seeing the beauty of a child with a cleft allowed me to see the beauty inside myself. It also made me realize that there is power in sharing.
![Professor Ogunlewe first woman cleft surgeon in Nigeria](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/professor-ogunlewe-smile-train-partner.jpg?itok=gRuNUztQ)
Nigeria
The Pioneer Professor: Olugbemiga Ogunlewe
Nigeria's first female oral surgeon has dedicated her career to improving the lives of children with clefts across the country. She found a worthy partner in Smile Train.
Tanzania
Osawa Reborn | 8 Months Later
Just eight months after cleft surgery, this once shy boy is no longer afraid of anything.
![Natsir holds a child with a cleft in his arms](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/natsir-with-child.jpg?itok=CEW4fdRY)
Indonesia
A Father’s Journey: Natsir’s Story
A stranger pointed Natsir to the Smile Train partner hospital that saved his sons' lives. He has devoted his life since to paying the kindness forward to help other families in need.