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Miguel's parents hold him after his cleft surgery
Argentina
Dec 6, 2021

Miguel Was Born Twice

Think his transformation is dramatic? Wait till you see his parents’.
Sokim smiling after free Smile Train cleft lip palate surgery in Cambodia
Cambodia
Nov 2, 2021

Sokim: A Moment of Panic, a Lifetime of Smiles

Your support for Smile Train heals patients’ parents and communities, too
Felix's mother holds him after his free Smile Train-sponsored cleft surgery in Argentina
Argentina
Aug 10, 2021

Félix Didn't Need Luck, He Had Smile Train and GSK

Smile Train and GSK worry about the details of care, freeing parents to focus only on their child's recovery.
Auner smiling after free Smile Train cleft and lip surgery in Guatemala
Guatemala
Jul 14, 2021

Patient Update: Auner

Love always finds a way.

Argentina
Jun 24, 2021

How Smile Train Helped Aaron Smile Even Before He Was Born

Our model of empowering local cleft teams makes all the difference for families like Aaron's.

A school-aged Meng with her mother after cleft lip and cleft palate surgery in Cambodia
Cambodia
Mar 22, 2021

A Daughter's Cleft; a Mother's Journey

A mother’s account of her child’s journey to cleft care in her own words.

Argentina
Feb 26, 2021

Milagros Finishes Strong

How Smile Train helped a girl who nearly didn't survive infancy grow to become queen of the rink.

Mirian sits in a dress with untreated cleft lip
Guatemala
Jan 27, 2021

A Warrior at Heart

At one month old, Mirian weighed just four pounds. Five months later, with the support of our local partners, she had transformed into a happy, chubby baby.

Argentina
Jan 20, 2021

The Song That Changed Everything

Sofia would hide at school so people wouldn't hear her voice. Now she wants the world to hear every word. 

Mia wears a superhero costume
Argentina
Aug 25, 2020

Mia: The Hero We Need

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's Smile Train patient Mia from Argentina. 

Sel holds his before surgery image
Cambodia
Jun 18, 2020

Sel’s Family Refused To Leave Him Behind

Soan worried her son would be discriminated against his entire life.

China
Dec 17, 2019

It Starts with a Smile: Wang Li

Even 20 years later, our first patient says she owes it all to that one surgery.

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