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Dec 8, 2021

Why This ER Doctor Donates Monthly to Smile Train

"The number of people's lives they're changing is absolutely incredible."

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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.”

Kenyan Drake huddles with Smile Train patients in Mexico
United States
Aug 26, 2021

Kenyan Drake: NFL Star, Smile Maker

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

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.

Smile Train supporter Randall Bolling
United States
Jun 24, 2021

Why I Support Smile Train: Supporters Speak Out

Need a smile? Read this.

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United States
May 21, 2021

Pamela Sheeran on Smile Train’s Investment in Expanding Non-Surgical Cleft Care

An interview with the woman behind our comprehensive cleft care programs.
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.

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India
May 12, 2020

Mamta Carrol: Every Patient is a World in Themselves

Mamta oversees Smile Train's programs from Egypt to the Philippines but sees the whole world in the smile of each individual child.

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."

Grace Peters Smile Train staff
United States
Mar 5, 2020

Grace Peters: Born With a Purpose

How Smile Train helped Grace go from a girl looking for answers to global cleft hero.

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