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Mexico

Jan 19, 2023

Neto’s Cleft Made Him an Introvert. Now It Makes Him an Inspiration

His mother’s wisdom now motivates a whole new generation

Mexico

Dec 20, 2022

A Love Song for Ana Sofia, and All Children with Clefts

"An incomplete smile that completes me…"

Argentina

Dec 6, 2022

Smiling at the End of the World

How Smile Train is bringing local cleft care to the edge of human civilization

Peru

Jun 22, 2022

Ramses: How a Mother's Instinct Made the Impossible Possible

A mother's love knows no bounds

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

Mexico

Jun 2, 2022

Jacob Bertrand Gets a Kick Out of Meeting Smile Train Patients

Our patients will never forget hitting the dojo with Hawk from 'Cobra Kai'

Kristhell and her mother, Cinthya, hold a picture of Kristhell before Smile Train cleft surgery

Peru

Mar 24, 2022

Shining, Sparkling, Smiling Kristhell

How one kind stranger changed a little girl’s life

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

Chiara holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery and standing with her parents and dog

Peru

Feb 10, 2022

Two Pandemics Can’t Stop Chiara’s Smile

Smile Train’s local model means our patients receive care no matter what

Zindia holds Joseyur in one arm and a picture of him before cleft surgery in the other

Peru

Nov 16, 2021

Zindia and Joseyur Keep Going

Never bet against a mother’s will to see her child smile.

Mexico

Sep 2, 2021

Miss Universe Comes Home to Make Mexico Smile

For Andrea Meza, clefts are personal.

Mexico

Aug 26, 2021

What Bárbara Taught Her Mother

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

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