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Mexico

Aug 2, 2022

Dani: Sun, Surf, and Now Smiles

Dani’s mother discovered Smile Train while she was already in the middle of receiving surgery

Tanzania

Jul 26, 2022

Eight Years Later, Osawa is Still Smiling

Smile Train’s 1 millionth patient now aspires to be a doctor himself

Mexico

Jun 17, 2022

How Having a Son With a Cleft Turned Javier Into a Superdad

Just the story you need this Father’s Day

Alex, Kendra, their parents, and a member of their cleft team

Mexico

Mar 18, 2022

Alex and Kendra: Born for Greatness

Inspired by their parents and cleft team, this brother and sister have made their clefts their superpower for good

United States

Jan 3, 2022

Thank You for Giving Us Something to Smile About in 2021

Because of you, 81,000+ children with clefts in 70+ countries will forever remember 2021 as the year they could finally smile.

Mexico

Aug 26, 2021

What Bárbara Taught Her Mother

A story of love, destiny, and the power of a smile.

Tanzania

Jul 11, 2019

It Starts with a Smile: Osawa

Checking in with our 1,000,000th patient.

Mexico

Jun 13, 2019

It Starts with a Smile: Ever

First, we helped him find his smile. Then, we helped him find his voice.

Tanzania

Feb 14, 2019

Yusufa's Story

His Wish For A Kiss

Mozambique

Nov 21, 2018

100,000 Smiles In Africa

When Zena's family thought they could never afford cleft treatment for their daughter, you gave them hope.

Alexa wearing her tiara and surrounded by colorful ballons

Mexico

Oct 8, 2015

Alexa is Queen for a Day

Alexa grew up getting bullied because of her cleft. But one magical, Carnival day, all her dreams came true.

Tanzania

Apr 6, 2015

Osawa Reborn | 8 Months Later

Just eight months after cleft surgery, this once shy boy is no longer afraid of anything.

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