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Dec 22, 2022

Cleft Con 2022: Introducing the #CleftProud Generation

From the NFL to high schools across the country, today’s young people with clefts are proud and unstoppable

United States
Dec 13, 2022

Sadie’s Eternal Smile

How one mom honored her daughter’s life by giving smiles to generations of children around the world

United States
Oct 4, 2022

Stanley Means Love

A new dog comes to a small town and changes everything
United States
Jun 7, 2022

From Big City Streets to Kenyan Communities

Crissy Maier is committed to advocating and raising awareness for cleft care everywhere
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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.”

Troy Reinhart wears a crown next to a pageant winner at Smile Train's old offices
United States
Oct 28, 2021

Troy Reinhart: 20 Years of Smiles

Our longest-tenured employee reflects on two decades of making smiles
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. 

United States
Jan 4, 2021

Thank You For Giving Us Something To Smile About In 2020

Thanks to you, thousands of children will think of 2020 as the best year ever.

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.

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.

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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