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Craig Bachrodt running the Leadville 100
United States
Oct 27, 2022

“I Found My ‘Why’”: Craig Bachrodt Runs 100 Miles in 29 Hours in Honor of Moms

An unforgettable story of grit, guts, and determination

Eric with the other Team EMPOWER runners for the New York Half
United States
May 10, 2022

Half Marathon, Whole Hearts

Three women help others by helping themselves with Team EMPOWER
Eric Rosenheim-Patton running the New York Half Marathon in April 2022
United States
Apr 21, 2022

Eric Hustles for Smiles All Day

A member of our grants management team puts his whole self into every half marathon for Team EMPOWER
The Mollette family
United States
Jan 6, 2022

The Mollettes Don’t Do Things Halfway

Full Hearts. Full Marathons. Full Smiles.
Cleft Con logo
United States
Nov 23, 2021

At Cleft Con 2021, Vulnerability is Strength

“It's amazing what your cleft journey will do to your life when you embrace it.”

Smile Train fundraiser crosses finish line
United States
Dec 28, 2020

Virtual Marathons, Real Lives Saved

When endurance events got canceled around the world, these Smile Train supporters ran anyway.

Hema on red carpet with Smile Train YLC backdrop
United States
Dec 11, 2020

Why Hema Smiles No Matter What

When Hema was 12 years old, she learned that not everyone born with a cleft received the care she did. She decided right then to change that.

Group of Smile Train fundraisers in matching smile shirts
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.

Kristine holds a plushy tooth
United States
Jun 15, 2020

Kristine Byrum Creates Smiles One Tooth At A Time

Luke in formal attire
United States
May 29, 2020

Luke Zappia Wants Children With Clefts to be Superheroes

He doesn't have a cleft, but Smile Train has always been like a part of his family.

Emily Smile Train YLC member
United States
May 18, 2020

Emily Jiang Makes a Difference, No Matter the Distance

How one conversation — and one good idea — can make a huge difference.

Christine Smessaert in front of graffiti
United States
Mar 19, 2020

Christine Smessaert: A Smile is a Connection

"Being a part of Smile Train has allowed me to experience things I never would have otherwise and has helped me to grow as an individual.”

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