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Emily Smile Train YLC member
United States
May 18, 2020

Emily Jiang Makes a Difference, No Matter the Distance

Mamta Carrol Smile Train India
India
May 12, 2020

Mamta Carrol: Every Patient Is A World In Themselves

Maria before her cleft surgery
Kenya
Apr 21, 2020

It’s Never Too Late to Dream

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

Julia holds up Smile Train banner
United States
Apr 20, 2020

Julia Hahn Knows the Power of a Smile

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

Pyari waits 70 years for cleft surgery
Pakistan
Apr 17, 2020

A Lovely Smile 70 Years in the Making

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

Manny Ventura Smile Train supporter
United States
Apr 10, 2020

Manny Ventura: “What’s Your Battle Scar?”

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

Michael Ho Smile Train supporter
United States
Mar 24, 2020

Michael Ho Helps Others By Helping Himself

Christine Smessaert in front of graffiti
United States
Mar 19, 2020

Christine Smessaert: A Smile Is A Connection

United States
Mar 9, 2020

Peggy And Katy

Grace Peters Smile Train staff
United States
Mar 5, 2020

Grace Peters: Born With A Purpose

Teenager Maria holds an image of herself as a baby before her cleft surgery
Colombia
Mar 3, 2020

With Maria Every Step of the Way

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.

Milk in a bucket with smiles on it
United States
Feb 19, 2020

Got Smiles? Milk Does.

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

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