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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
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.
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. 

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United States
May 21, 2021

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Students Turn Crisis into Smiles

How one chapter of Smile Train’s Smile Impact Society made 2020 its most lucrative year yet.

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.

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United States
Dec 24, 2020

Fraternity Brothers Spread Smiles Through the Pandemic

These dedicated Smile Train supporters didn't let COVID-19 stop their annual fundraising event. 

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United States
Nov 20, 2020

Three Generations of Clefts, One Lifelong Commitment to Smiles

Why Dave is a proud monthly donor to Smile Train. 

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. 

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