Our Stories

The Las Vegas Raider’s surprisingly personal connection to cleft care.

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. 

Talking celebrities and staying grounded with Smile Train’s Senior Director of PR.

A mother’s account of her child’s journey to cleft care in her own words.

When endurance events got canceled around the world, these Smile Train supporters ran anyway.

The plan was simple: Raise $12,500 by having someone, somewhere, running or walking for smiles every minute of the day July 1.

When he turned 30, Mark knew he had to turn his life around and get fit. Thanks to Team EMPOWER, his good decision is also changing the lives of children in need around the world.

We interview Smile Train Team EMPOWER member Dr. Clayton Lawrence.

Kathryn Rodriguez signs up to run the Chicago Marathon for her brother and daughter