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Monica Bush with her family at the beach
United States
May 25, 2022

Monica Bush: Confessions of a Cleft Mom

Cleft-affected and feeling alone? Read this.
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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.”

Grace Murphy smiles against a colorful wall
United States
Oct 1, 2021

My Cleft Journey - Grace Murphy

In honor of World Smile Day®, Grace Murphy, an American teen with a cleft, shares her journey and what she's learned along the way.
Norah and Sasha smile
United States
Sep 23, 2021

The Adventures of Norah… and Sasha

This mom couldn't find any books for her daughter with a cleft. So she wrote her own.
Kenyan Drake huddles with Smile Train patients in Mexico
United States
Aug 26, 2021

Kenyan Drake: NFL Star, Smile Maker

The Las Vegas Raider’s surprisingly personal connection to cleft care.

Cleft Awareness Month 2021 #cleftproud
United States
Jul 9, 2021

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. 

Iva as a girl before cleft surgery and now.
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.”
Jessi holds her daughter Brennan
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
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.

Smile Train student ambassador Grace
United States
Jun 22, 2020

When Life Gets Messy, Grace Makes Tie-Dye

Grace combined her two passions by hosting a tie-dye party to benefit Smile Train. 

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.

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