After 14 Years of Wandering, Tanzila Finds Her Smile
No one is too remote for Smile Train
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Simrik’s Future is Bright as Her Smile
For this girl of the Himalayas, no goal is too lofty
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Ray and His Family Held Out Hope for 16 Years
When they heard about Smile Train, they knew they finally found what they were looking for
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Building Robots for Good? That’s Jenious
This budding inventor has known technology’s potential to save lives from the day he was born
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Dat’s Smile is Simply Unforgettable
The mother of our 25,000th patient in Vietnam shares her story
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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.
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Kristiyana: How a Two-Hour Surgery Changed a Little Girl's Life
For Kristiyana’s family, Smile Train opened new opportunities for happier lives
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The Walk to Treatment is Long, but Zuleika’s Parents Persisted
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Miraculous Marco
Where others may have seen crises, Marco’s parents saw only miracles
Thank You for Giving Us Something to Smile About in 2021
Because of you, 81,000+ children with clefts in 70+ countries will forever remember 2021 as the year they could finally smile.
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Destiny’s Smile
Even knowing help is available isn’t always enough to remove the stigma of having a cleft.