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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
The Mollette family
United States
Jan 6, 2022

The Mollettes Don’t Do Things Halfway

Full Hearts. Full Marathons. Full Smiles.
Journey of Smiles participants and Smile Train staff members join their fists together
Kenya
Dec 14, 2021

An Inspirational Journey to Kenya

Supporters experience Smile Train in action

Cleft Con logo
United States
Nov 23, 2021

At Cleft Con 2021, Vulnerability is Strength

“It's amazing what your cleft journey will do to your life when you embrace it.”

Grace Murphy smiles against a colorful wall
United States
Oct 1, 2021

My Cleft Journey - Grace Murphy

In honor of World Smile Day®, Grace Murphy, an American teen with a cleft, shares her journey and what she's learned along the way.
Nijha Diggs wearing scrubs and holding a Smile Train sign before observing a free cleft surgery.
United States
Jul 8, 2021

How Nijha Makes the Stars Smile

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

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United States
May 21, 2021

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Students Turn Crisis into Smiles

How one chapter of Smile Train’s Smile Impact Society made 2020 its most lucrative year yet.

Daniel in first grade, after receiving cleft surgery in America.
United States
Apr 21, 2021

Why My Son Says He Always Wanted a Cleft

How Jasmine went from fear and self-doubt upon receiving the news that her baby would have a cleft to raising a six-year-old who is #CleftProud.

Smile Train fundraiser crosses finish line
United States
Dec 28, 2020

Virtual Marathons, Real Lives Saved

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

Large group pose with Smile Train donation check with school mascot
United States
Dec 24, 2020

Fraternity Brothers Spread Smiles Through the Pandemic

These dedicated Smile Train supporters didn't let COVID-19 stop their annual fundraising event. 

Hema on red carpet with Smile Train YLC backdrop
United States
Dec 11, 2020

Why Hema Smiles No Matter What

When Hema was 12 years old, she learned that not everyone born with a cleft received the care she did. She decided right then to change that.

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United States
Nov 23, 2020

Ride for Smile Train: Home Edition Passes Every Marker for Success

410 riders in 19 countries raise $66,000+ for life-changing cleft treatment.

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