At Cleft Con 2021, Vulnerability is Strength
“It's amazing what your cleft journey will do to your life when you embrace it.”
Vivian Exemplifies Beauty Inside and Out
When Vivian started school, the kids laughed at her so much she didn't want to live. Then she met someone who told her she should become a model.
My Cleft Journey - Grace Murphy
Kenyan Drake: NFL Star, Smile Maker
The Las Vegas Raider’s surprisingly personal connection to cleft care.
What My Cleft Taught Me
In honor of Cleft Awareness Month 2021, Smile Train's Cleft Community Advisory Council presents real-life stories of growing up with a cleft or being the mom to a child with a cleft from people who have been there.
How Iva Found Joy in Her Cleft
Virtual Marathons, Real Lives Saved
When endurance events got canceled around the world, these Smile Train supporters ran anyway.
“It is a Journey”: In Conversation with the Mom of a Child With a Cleft
Clefts are not just "fixable."
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.
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.
Manny Ventura: “What’s Your Battle Scar?”
"Being born “different” is exactly why you should achieve big goals and be full of confidence."