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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
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.”

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. 

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.

Jennifer Jacobs boxing in a Smile Train tanktop
United States
Sep 23, 2020

Jennifer Jacobs: “Each Beautiful Smile Changed My Life Forever”

How the fitness guru brings her relentless energy and enthusiasm to help children around the world in need of a smile.

Tom Ragland Smile Train supporter
United States
Aug 10, 2020

Tom Ragland: “Every Child Deserves the Right to Smile.”

"Be strong. Work hard. Love one another."

Homer Scoville Smile Train supporter
United States
Jul 24, 2020

Homer Scoville’s Legacy of Successes and Smiles

While Homer succeeded in three challenging careers, he was most proud of the smiles he made along the way.

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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