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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
![Candace Mauck and Troy Reinhart smiling at a Team Empower event](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-01/candace-50.jpg?itok=ribx9Vxp)
United States
My Marathon Summer
Our Manager of Team EMPOWER reflects on three marathons in three weeks
United States
Sadie’s Eternal Smile
How one mom honored her daughter’s life by giving smiles to generations of children around the world
![Jim Rowe running in a triathlon in September 2022](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-11/jim-50-50.jpg?itok=miW1IvWk)
United States
This Pastor and Triathlete with a Cleft Knows the Meaning of Endurance
Jim Rowe shares a truth it took him nearly 40 years to internalize
![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
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Colombia
Valery Finds Her Happy Place
When a child is born with a cleft, it affects every member of the family
![Nathalie as a girl](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-08/nathalie-martinez-cleft-lip-palate-community-girl-50.jpg?itok=tpanAGTP)
United States
Nathalie Martinez is Using Her Voice to Make Cleft Treatment More Accessible
A powerful reminder that there’s no such thing as “normal”
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United States
Teresa Bridges: Love Yourself and Respect Others
There is nothing more important for parents to teach.
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Colombia
Mathias’ Life Could Have Turned Out Much Differently
His smile is a miracle people like you made possible
![Nanette standing in front of her self-portrait, A Lotus Grows in the Mud](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-06/nanette-in-front-a-lotus-grows-in-the-mud.jpg?itok=aYcx27-F)
United States
Nanette Fluhr: Art as a Medium for Connection
For Nanette, exercising her artistic talent is about making a positive impact in the community.
Chile
Amaro’s Smile “Fills Hearts”
His story proves the truly transformative difference our model makes