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Linette Burton as a mime
United States
May 9, 2023

Linette Burton Breaks Her Silence for Smile Train

For this mime with a cleft, all barriers are imaginary

Dr. Ann Kummer smiling
United States
Apr 27, 2023

Dr. Ann Kummer Wrote the Book on Cleft Care Management — Literally

Why this cleft speech pioneer is so passionate about donating to Smile Train

Dahlila with Miss USA Morgan Romano and Miss Teen USA, Faron Medhi
United States
Apr 4, 2023

How Sally Ensured Dahlila Would Never Bowl Alone

This mother and daughter duo are the queenpins of the cleft community

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

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.”

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.

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. 

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.”
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.

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