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Zinash holding Marsillas and a picture of her before her cleft surgery. Both are smiling
Ethiopia
Nov 21, 2023

Now, Marsillas is Living the Dream

And her mother is too, thanks to you

Alex smiling at his computer
Mexico
Nov 9, 2023

All Carolina Wanted for Christmas was for Alex to Smile

Proof that, sometimes, wishes do come true

Xiomara holding Itzayana
Peru
Jul 14, 2023

How Smile Train Brought My Entire Family New Smiles

Itzayana’s mother shares her powerful story in her own way

Makiba holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery
Ethiopia
Apr 11, 2023

History Did Not Repeat Itself with Makiba

In the shadow of unthinkable tragedy, Smile Train helped turn sorrow into hope

Jhon Bruce Lee smiling with his parents and holding a picture of himself before cleft surgery
Peru
Mar 23, 2023

Jhon Bruce Lee: A Cleft Warrior’s Journey

With his cleft team at his side, there’s no stopping him

Joaquin holding a picture of himself before cleft surgery
Chile
Feb 16, 2023

The World According to Joaquin

An 11-year-old patient shares his exceptional life story as only he can

Mexico
Jan 19, 2023

Neto’s Cleft Made Him an Introvert. Now It Makes Him an Inspiration

His mother’s wisdom now motivates a whole new generation

Yohanes and his mother smiling and holding a picture of him before cleft surgery
Ethiopia
Jan 5, 2023

Never Sleep on Yohanes

More proof that nothing is stronger than a mother’s love

Ramses holding a Smile Train logo
Peru
Jun 22, 2022

Ramses: How a Mother's Instinct Made the Impossible Possible

A mother's love knows no bounds

Chile
Jun 9, 2022

Amaro’s Smile “Fills Hearts”

His story proves the truly transformative difference our model makes

Close-up of Juan
Chile
May 17, 2022

A Letter From Juan, a 10-Year-Old Patient from Chile

What local cleft treatment means to patients, in a patient’s own words
Kristhell and her mother, Cinthya, hold a picture of Kristhell before Smile Train cleft surgery
Peru
Mar 24, 2022

Shining, Sparkling, Smiling Kristhell

How one kind stranger changed a little girl’s life

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