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Florentina with Stefania and Elena
Romania
May 26, 2022

Stefania and Elena: Twins With Clefts

“Everything is harder when there’s two”

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.
Sama
Egypt
May 19, 2022

Sama’s Mother Never Gave Up on Her. Neither Will We

Where there’s a mother’s love, there’s always hope

Close-up of Juan
Chile
May 17, 2022

A Letter From Juan, a 10-Year-Old Patient from Chile

What local cleft treatment means to patients, in a patient’s own words
Susie Schaefer speaking upon receiving her honorary doctorate from SUNY Oswego
United States
May 16, 2022

Smile Train CEO Susannah Schaefer Receives Honorary Doctorate from the State University of New York

Degree recognizes a career of leadership, vision, and smiles

Sondos with her orthodontist
Egypt
May 13, 2022

Against All Odds, Sondos Designs a Future

Nearly starved at birth, orphaned at five, bullied relentlessly, Sondos has survived a lot in nine years. Now she’s ready to thrive
India
May 12, 2022

Jaya’s Smile Is Living Proof of the Power We All Have to Make a Difference

How Smile Train and GSK are partnering to save more children’s lives
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
Khalisa holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery
Indonesia
May 3, 2022

Khalisa: Love Overcomes Fear

Clefts are never only about the child. They affect the entire family.
Smile Train participants take a selfie at the 79th annual ACPA Annual Meeting
United States
Apr 29, 2022

Renewing Ties, Renewing Purpose: The 79th Annual ACPA Meeting

Smile Train brought 200+ medical partners from 40+ countries to America’s leading cleft conference

Bhargavi holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery
India
Apr 28, 2022

Bhargavi: Commitment and Compassion in Mumbai

Smile Train’s comprehensive care inspires families and caregivers alike.
Mexico
Apr 26, 2022

Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Help Cleft Patients Get Runway Ready

There is confidence and beauty in every smile.

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