Our Stories

Maria has been waiting for cleft surgery since 1953. When the opportunity came, her son wanted her to pass. 

"I know Smile Train really is changing the world one smile at a time because one of those smiles is mine."

For 70 years, Pyari knew little besides rejection and heartbreak, until you gave her hope. And a smile.

"Being born “different” is exactly why you should achieve big goals and be full of confidence."

Stella struggled when Maria was born. She had breastfed her seven other children without problems, but Maria’s clefts caused the milk to come out of her nose and made her choke. Stella quickly grew weary of the stares and comments and feared her daughter would waste away from malnutrition.

If this dog makes you smile, help him pay it forward.