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Neto’s Cleft Made Him an Introvert. Now It Makes Him an Inspiration
His mother’s wisdom now motivates a whole new generation
![Marciel with Ernie, Jr. and Ermalen before their cleft surgeries](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-10/pacatang-free-cleft-surgery-philippines-50.jpg?itok=t0vB0XJq)
Philippines
Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth
One mother’s cleft journey in her own words
Mexico
Dani: Sun, Surf, and Now Smiles
Dani’s mother discovered Smile Train while she was already in the middle of receiving surgery
![Ramses holding a Smile Train logo](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-06/ramses-now-smile-train-header_0.jpg?itok=z8EwElKo)
Peru
Ramses: How a Mother's Instinct Made the Impossible Possible
A mother's love knows no bounds
Mexico
How Having a Son With a Cleft Turned Javier Into a Superdad
Just the story you need this Father’s Day
Chile
Amaro’s Smile “Fills Hearts”
His story proves the truly transformative difference our model makes
Mexico
Jacob Bertrand Gets a Kick Out of Meeting Smile Train Patients
Our patients will never forget hitting the dojo with Hawk from 'Cobra Kai'
![Close-up of Juan](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-05/juan-headshot-after-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-chile-smile-train.jpg?itok=VzDC0X23)
Chile
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](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-03/kristhell-mother-holding-before-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-peru-smile-train.jpg?itok=KrKa8qsi)
Peru
Shining, Sparkling, Smiling Kristhell
How one kind stranger changed a little girl’s life
![Alex, Kendra, their parents, and a member of their cleft team](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-03/alex-and-kendra-dental-care-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-smile-train-mexico-50.jpg?itok=5VpXFz3S)
Mexico
Alex and Kendra: Born for Greatness
Inspired by their parents and cleft team, this brother and sister have made their clefts their superpower for good
![Chiara holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery and standing with her parents and dog](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-02/chiara-family-holding-before-picture-after-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-smile-train-peru.jpg?itok=G-6J_mNp)
Peru
Two Pandemics Can’t Stop Chiara’s Smile
Smile Train’s local model means our patients receive care no matter what