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Dr. Ann Kummer Wrote the Book on Cleft Care Management — Literally
Why this cleft speech pioneer is so passionate about donating to Smile Train
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Dr. Sally Adel: High-Achieving Women Can Have It All
She’s a mom, professor, MD, speech therapist, swallowing and feeding therapist, and our hero
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Innovinity Gives Children With Clefts Their Big Breaks
Amaro’s Smile “Fills Hearts”
His story proves the truly transformative difference our model makes
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Sama’s Mother Never Gave Up on Her. Neither Will We
Where there’s a mother’s love, there’s always hope
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Against All Odds, Sondos Designs a Future
Nearly starved at birth, orphaned at five, bullied relentlessly, Sondos has survived a lot in nine years. Now she’s ready to thrive
Fundación Gantz: Raising the Bar for Cleft Care in Latin America
“Being recognized by Smile Train means Chile is now a regional leader training and educating doctors from all over the world."
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Sister Dr. Liliana Najjuka: Miracle Worker, Smile Maker
Why Smile Train's local model matters, from one of our most inspiring partners
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Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower
How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable
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Eric: Hope is the Best Gift of All
Why This ER Doctor Donates Monthly to Smile Train
"The number of people's lives they're changing is absolutely incredible."