Ecuador Feb 1, 2021 David’s Cleft Journey in His Mother’s Words Magaly is the mother of David, age five, a Smile Train patient in Quito, Ecuador. She shared with us her son’s journey to cleft care and what Smile Train has meant for her entire family.
United States Dec 11, 2020 Why Hema Smiles No Matter What When Hema was 12 years old, she learned that not everyone born with a cleft received the care she did. She decided right then to change that.
United States Nov 3, 2020 Cleft Con Unites #Cleftstrong Community in Pride and Power "There's power in my cleft."
United States Aug 11, 2020 “It is a Journey”: In Conversation with the Mom of a Child With a Cleft Clefts are not just "fixable."
United States Jun 30, 2020 Chelsea and Luca When Chelsea learned Luca would be born with a cleft, she couldn't find a community to comfort her. So she started her own.
Cambodia Jun 18, 2020 Sel’s Family Refused To Leave Him Behind Soan worried her son would be discriminated against his entire life.
United States May 29, 2020 Luke Zappia Wants Children With Clefts to be Superheroes He doesn't have a cleft, but Smile Train has always been like a part of his family.
United States May 18, 2020 Emily Jiang Makes a Difference, No Matter the Distance How one conversation — and one good idea — can make a huge difference.
United States Apr 10, 2020 Manny Ventura: “What’s Your Battle Scar?” "Being born “different” is exactly why you should achieve big goals and be full of confidence."
United States Mar 19, 2020 Christine Smessaert: A Smile is a Connection "Being a part of Smile Train has allowed me to experience things I never would have otherwise and has helped me to grow as an individual.”
United States Mar 5, 2020 Grace Peters: Born With a Purpose How Smile Train helped Grace go from a girl looking for answers to global cleft hero.