Neto’s Cleft Made Him an Introvert. Now It Makes Him an Inspiration
His mother’s wisdom now motivates a whole new generation
Giving Children with Clefts Their Smiles Back in Tanzania
A peek at just some of the lifesaving work Smile Train makes possible each day
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My Marathon Summer
Our Manager of Team EMPOWER reflects on three marathons in three weeks
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Never Sleep on Yohanes
More proof that nothing is stronger than a mother’s love
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“She Is Our Pride and What Gave Us Strength”
How a family from rural Togo overcame superstition and fear to get their daughter the care she needed
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
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Samrat Was Always a Perfect Baby
His family saw past his cleft, even when others couldn’t
Sadie’s Eternal Smile
How one mom honored her daughter’s life by giving smiles to generations of children around the world
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Ukraine’s Dr. Natalia Tetruieva Was Always a Healthcare Hero
What our partner in Kyiv wants you to know
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Elifeleth’s Parents Always Stayed Strong for Him
Elifeleth was born a healthy baby. With Smile Train’s help, his family watched him grow into a strong and confident child.
With Every Breath, Esvin Defies the Odds
His family thought a child like him could never make it. Then they encountered Smile Train