![Side by side smiles founders](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/side-by-side-smiles-together.jpg?itok=8j7jgh4E)
![Patricia Simon with collection jar](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/patricia-simon-with-jar.jpg?itok=B0xpWNwW)
Patricia Simon Reflects on the Cleft Community Advisory Council
The children's author and RN brings her unique expertise to Smile Train's CCAC.
![Kathryn Rodriguez and family](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-08/kathryn-rodriguez-header.jpg?itok=iIRC0fOV)
A Second Attempt in the Second City
Kathryn Rodriguez signs up to run the Chicago Marathon for her brother and daughter
![Cris with Smile Train patient](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/cris-solano-with-patient.jpg?itok=wlkC7CGb)
CCAC Spotlight: Cris Solano
![Melinda with her son](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/melinda-with-her-child.jpg?itok=pJ1P_sfZ)
CCAC Spotlight: Melinda Fry-Bly
Full-time mom, jewelry maker, and designer Melinda Fry-Bly from Florida shares the story how her son Colton inspired her to become a member of Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council.
![Alyson Ferguson with her daughter](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/alyson-ferguson-with-her-daughter.jpg?itok=fqRCi2wz)
CCAC Spotlight: Alyson Ferguson
She's a Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout leader, member of the PTA, and a hero to children with clefts around the world.
![Ashley Barbour being held from below flying](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/ashley-barbour-flys.jpg?itok=0nf2ZG4J)
CCAC Spotlight: Ashley Barbour
![Dr Brown holds the Time magazine that he is on the cover of](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/dr-brown-holding-time-magazine.jpg?itok=lGaH-2YL)
Ebola Crisis Hero Becomes #SmileMaker
During the 2014 Ebola Crisis, Dr. Jerry Brown reshaped the landscape of healthcare in Liberia, landing him on the cover of Time as their Person of the Year. Now, with Smile Train's help, he plans to do the same for cleft surgery.
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RECYCLING 4 SMILES
How one enterprising high school student brings smiles to children, and a planet, in need.