![Side by side smiles founders](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/side-by-side-smiles-together.jpg?itok=8j7jgh4E)
![Patricia Simon with collection jar](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/patricia-simon-with-jar.jpg?itok=B0xpWNwW)
Patricia Simon Reflects on the Cleft Community Advisory Council
The children's author and RN brings her unique expertise to Smile Train's CCAC.
![Kathryn Rodriguez and family](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-08/kathryn-rodriguez-header.jpg?itok=iIRC0fOV)
A Second Attempt in the Second City
Kathryn Rodriguez signs up to run the Chicago Marathon for her brother and daughter
![Cris with Smile Train patient](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/cris-solano-with-patient.jpg?itok=wlkC7CGb)
CCAC Spotlight: Cris Solano
![Melinda with her son](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/melinda-with-her-child.jpg?itok=pJ1P_sfZ)
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)
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)
CCAC Spotlight: Ashley Barbour
![Kylie Jenner holding a baby with cleft](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-09/kylie-and-mia.jpg?itok=kfZED9Ct)
Kylie Jenner Experiences the Power of a Smile in Peru
Kylie Jenner bring smiles to children around the world
![Renpuci on a train with her dad](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/repuci-on-train-with-dad.jpg?itok=3EoQ5eOd)
Renpuci Smiles at High Altitude
Smile Train's partners will travel any distance and scale the highest mountains to provide free care to children in need.
![Sonali at recycling for smiles booth](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/sonali-with-recycling.jpg?itok=danZLPN5)
RECYCLING 4 SMILES
How one enterprising high school student brings smiles to children, and a planet, in need.
![Bao with an untreated cleft on his mother's back while she is farming](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/bao-carry-me-to-a-smile.jpg?itok=1gtDDvjZ)
Carry Me To A Smile
After getting over the initial shock of having a baby with a cleft, Bao’s family noticed that he struggled to breathe and was unable to breastfeed. They knew he needed help, but didn't think it would ever be possible for him. Then they learned about Smile Train.