![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)
![Jenious at his home holding an image of himself before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/jenious-holding-before-image.jpg?itok=9vX3darf)
A Jenious Smile
After a rough beginning, Jenious' life is now filled with puppies, music, and kung-fu.
![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.
![bauru surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-01/bauru01.jpg?itok=TPbZdMlJ)
Smile Train's International Scholars 2018
Meet the future of global cleft surgery.
![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
![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)
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.
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RECYCLING 4 SMILES
How one enterprising high school student brings smiles to children, and a planet, in need.