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Jun 7, 2022

From Big City Streets to Kenyan Communities

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

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.”
William David Boling with his wife
United States
Nov 20, 2020

Three Generations of Clefts, One Lifelong Commitment to Smiles

Why Dave is a proud monthly donor to Smile Train. 

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.

Sam Young Frequent Smiler Donor
United States
Feb 18, 2020

Sam Young: Frequent Smiler, Constant Inspiration

Every month when the donation pops up on my statement... I’m able to put things back into perspective.

Christine a member of Smile Train Cleft Community Advisor Council
United States
Jan 14, 2020

Christina Errico: The Cleft Community Holds Smile Train Accountable

Overcoming stigma "taught me just what a strong and determined woman I am."

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United States
Sep 10, 2019

CCAC Spotlight: Jessi Fasse

Her family's motto: “May Your Smile Change the World.”

Amanda Terrazas with her child
United States
Aug 19, 2019

CCAC Spotlight: Amanda Terrazas

She endured 16 cleft surgeries as a girl. Now, nothing stops Amanda from living #CleftStrong.

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