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Linette Burton as a mime
United States
May 9, 2023

Linette Burton Breaks Her Silence for Smile Train

For this mime with a cleft, all barriers are imaginary

Sarah Thomas with a patient and her mother in Guatemala
United States
Apr 20, 2023

Sarah Thomas: Clefts Are a Problem We Can Solve Together

Just take that first step

United States
Dec 13, 2022

Sadie’s Eternal Smile

How one mom honored her daughter’s life by giving smiles to generations of children around the world

Craig Bachrodt running the Leadville 100
United States
Oct 27, 2022

“I Found My ‘Why’”: Craig Bachrodt Runs 100 Miles in 29 Hours in Honor of Moms

An unforgettable story of grit, guts, and determination

United States
Oct 4, 2022

Stanley Means Love

A new dog comes to a small town and changes everything
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.
Students for Smiles logo
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.

United States
Jan 4, 2021

Thank You For Giving Us Something To Smile About In 2020

Thanks to you, thousands of children will think of 2020 as the best year ever.

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. 

Group of Smile Train fundraisers in matching smile shirts
United States
Jul 22, 2020

Team EMPOWER’s 24 Hour Run for Smiles Races Past its Goal

The plan was simple: Raise $12,500 by having someone, somewhere, running or walking for smiles every minute of the day July 1.

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