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Nathalie as a girl
United States
Aug 10, 2022

Nathalie Martinez is Using Her Voice to Make Cleft Treatment More Accessible

A powerful reminder that there’s no such thing as “normal”
Teresa at 11 years old
United States
Jul 29, 2022

Teresa Bridges: Love Yourself and Respect Others

There is nothing more important for parents to teach.

Nanette standing in front of her self-portrait, A Lotus Grows in the Mud
United States
Jun 30, 2022

Nanette Fluhr: Art as a Medium for Connection

For Nanette, exercising her artistic talent is about making a positive impact in the community.

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 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.
Dana meets Smile Train patients in Mexico
United States
Nov 4, 2021

Sra. Poskitt Helps Her Students Turn Trash into Smiles

Changing the world one smile — and one bottle — at a time
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.

Cleft Awareness Month 2021 #cleftproud
United States
Jul 9, 2021

What My Cleft Taught Me

In honor of Cleft Awareness Month 2021, Smile Train's Cleft Community Advisory Council presents real-life stories of growing up with a cleft or being the mom to a child with a cleft from people who have been there. 

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 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.

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