United States May 21, 2021 How Iva Found Joy in Her Cleft “You may have a disability, but you never have to let your disability have you.”
United States Apr 21, 2021 Why My Son Says He Always Wanted a Cleft How Jasmine went from fear and self-doubt upon receiving the news that her baby would have a cleft to raising a six-year-old who is #CleftProud.
Uganda Feb 22, 2021 Livingstone Clings to Life Cleft surgery was only one piece of Livingstone's journey from malnourished baby to star of his village.
United States Dec 28, 2020 Virtual Marathons, Real Lives Saved When endurance events got canceled around the world, these Smile Train supporters ran anyway.
United States Nov 23, 2020 Ride for Smile Train: Home Edition Passes Every Marker for Success 410 riders in 19 countries raise $66,000+ for life-changing cleft treatment.
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.
United States Aug 11, 2020 “It is a Journey”: In Conversation with the Mom of a Child With a Cleft Clefts are not just "fixable."
United States Jul 22, 2020 Team EMPOWER’s 24 Hour Run for Smiles Races Past its Goal The plan was simple: Raise $12,500 by having someone, somewhere, running or walking for smiles every minute of the day July 1.
United States Jun 30, 2020 Chelsea and Luca When Chelsea learned Luca would be born with a cleft, she couldn't find a community to comfort her. So she started her own.
Colombia Jun 24, 2020 Monica’s Inner Strength Shows in Her Smile Monica has been through more than any child should, but today she shines bright.
United States Apr 10, 2020 Manny Ventura: “What’s Your Battle Scar?” "Being born “different” is exactly why you should achieve big goals and be full of confidence."
United States Mar 5, 2020 Grace Peters: Born With a Purpose How Smile Train helped Grace go from a girl looking for answers to global cleft hero.