Indonesia Dec 17, 2020 An Aira of Hope When Aira started school, she struggled to speak up, was bullied, and had few friends. Now. after her cleft surgery, she's the star of the class!
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.
Philippines Sep 8, 2020 Bravery And Courage Also Run In Her Family Just when Jeann thought she had found a way to get her daughter with a cleft to a healthy weight, COVID-19 forced the entire island into lockdown.
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."
Indonesia Aug 4, 2020 On the Other Side of Tears, a Smile “Don’t worry, keep the faith, and tell others about Smile Train.”
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.
Kenya Apr 21, 2020 It’s Never Too Late to Dream Maria has been waiting for cleft surgery since 1953. When the opportunity came, her son wanted her to pass.
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.
Colombia Mar 3, 2020 With Maria Every Step of the Way Stella breastfed her seven other children without problems, but Maria’s clefts caused the milk to come out of her nose and made her choke.
United States Jan 14, 2020 Christina Errico: The Cleft Community Holds Smile Train Accountable Overcoming stigma "taught me just what a strong and determined woman I am."