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Kenyan Drake and Mathias Kiwanuka pose with a Smile Train patient in Argentina
United States
Jul 14, 2022

Kenyan Drake and Mathias Kiwanuka Put Their Hustle to Work for Smile Train Patients

When it comes to helping children smile, there is no offseason
Monica Bush with her family at the beach
United States
May 25, 2022

Monica Bush: Confessions of a Cleft Mom

Cleft-affected and feeling alone? Read this.
Eric Rosenheim-Patton running the New York Half Marathon in April 2022
United States
Apr 21, 2022

Eric Hustles for Smiles All Day

A member of our grants management team puts his whole self into every half marathon for Team EMPOWER
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.”

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.

Pam with Susie and a patient
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.
Smile Train patient Gianna after cleft lip and palate surgery
United States
Mar 15, 2021

How Smile Train Kept Making Smiles Through COVID-19

While other cleft organizations’ operations were indefinitely suspended or severely cut back, Smile Train was able to keep moving.

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.

A mother with her child after her cleft lip and palate surgery
United States
Jul 21, 2019

A Model of Empowerment

It's past time to rethink the mission model of cleft care.

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