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![Alex smiling at his computer](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-11/alex-50.jpg?itok=PQSP1Tyr)
Mexico
All Carolina Wanted for Christmas was for Alex to Smile
Proof that, sometimes, wishes do come true
Nigeria
Susanna Finds Her Voice
Denied care as a child, she had to relearn to speak at age 20
Mexico
Neto’s Cleft Made Him an Introvert. Now It Makes Him an Inspiration
His mother’s wisdom now motivates a whole new generation
![Smile Train patient Spelanzia receiving nutritional care](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-09/sipelansia-tanzania-malnutrition-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-tanzania.jpg?itok=hpqdEPMN)
Tanzania
Cleft Nutrition Care Is Saving Lives in Tanzania
When a cleft makes feeding impossible, so is cleft surgery
![Valery and her family](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-09/valery-with-family-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-colombia-smile-train.jpg?itok=jtWxnZEF)
Colombia
Valery Finds Her Happy Place
When a child is born with a cleft, it affects every member of the family
![Immaculata before surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-08/immaculata.jpg?itok=9nujHcsl)
Nigeria
Immaculata: How a Mother's Faith Brought Hope and New Beginnings
A story of maternal love and faith bringing a family light out of darkness
![Mathias holding his Smile Train bear](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-07/mathias-bear-colombia-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-smile-train.jpg?itok=VU6Ng6u8)
Colombia
Mathias’ Life Could Have Turned Out Much Differently
His smile is a miracle people like you made possible
Mexico
Jacob Bertrand Gets a Kick Out of Meeting Smile Train Patients
Our patients will never forget hitting the dojo with Hawk from 'Cobra Kai'
![Alex, Kendra, their parents, and a member of their cleft team](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-03/alex-and-kendra-dental-care-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-smile-train-mexico-50.jpg?itok=5VpXFz3S)
Mexico
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
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Nigeria
Opeyemi: Families, Like Smiles, Come in Many Forms
His father abandoned the family when he was born with a cleft. His mother never stopped trying to make him smile
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Mexico
What Bárbara Taught Her Mother
A story of love, destiny, and the power of a smile.