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Candace Mauck and Troy Reinhart smiling at a Team Empower event
United States
Jan 10, 2023

My Marathon Summer

Our Manager of Team EMPOWER reflects on three marathons in three weeks

United States
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

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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.
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.

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.”
Grace Peters Smile Train staff
United States
Mar 5, 2020

Grace Peters: Born With a Purpose

How Smile Train helped Grace go from a girl looking for answers to global cleft hero.

Bhavana Smile Train YLC member
United States
Dec 12, 2019

Bhavana Venkataram: The Importance of Comprehensive Cleft Care

It wasn’t until my trip to Mexico that I realized the impact Smile Train has — it was unbelievable.

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