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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

Valery and her family
Colombia
Sep 8, 2022

Valery Finds Her Happy Place

When a child is born with a cleft, it affects every member of the family
Mexico
Aug 2, 2022

Dani: Sun, Surf, and Now Smiles

Dani’s mother discovered Smile Train while she was already in the middle of receiving surgery
Mathias holding his Smile Train bear
Colombia
Jul 7, 2022

Mathias’ Life Could Have Turned Out Much Differently

His smile is a miracle people like you made possible
Mexico
Jun 17, 2022

How Having a Son With a Cleft Turned Javier Into a Superdad

Just the story you need this Father’s Day

YLC members with Smile Train patient Valery and her brother, Andreas
Colombia
May 27, 2022

In Colombia, YLC Members Get a Taste of Their Impact

Mountains, Magic, and Memories in Medellín
Mexico
Apr 26, 2022

Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Help Cleft Patients Get Runway Ready

There is confidence and beauty in every smile.

A baby with her mother at FISULAB
Colombia
Apr 21, 2022

Dentsply Sirona Donation Ushers In the Future of Cleft Care

The world's leading dental products manufacturer makes a major investment in children with clefts
Alex, Kendra, their parents, and a member of their cleft team
Mexico
Mar 18, 2022

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
Dominican Republic
Sep 27, 2021

Sebastian: From Nine Days to Live to Chubby Baby

After Pamela's delivery, the nurses told her that her son, Sebastian, only had nine days to live. She was devastated. She didn’t know where to turn. Then she was referred to Smile Train's local partner, Fundacion Ninos que Rien.

Barbara with her mother and sister.
Mexico
Aug 26, 2021

What Bárbara Taught Her Mother

A story of love, destiny, and the power of a smile.
Cristian holds one of his dogs
Colombia
Oct 21, 2020

Healing Heartbreak with a Smile (Dogs Help, Too)

Angelica was 15 years old, single, and had just given birth to a baby with a cleft. All she knew about clefts was how she had seen people with them harassed without mercy. But she promised to never give up on the little life before her. 

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