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Jula smiling in front of some plants
Philippines
Jan 26, 2022

Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower

How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable

Miguel's parents hold him after his cleft surgery
Argentina
Dec 6, 2021

Miguel Was Born Twice

Think his transformation is dramatic? Wait till you see his parents’.
Felix's mother holds him after his free Smile Train-sponsored cleft surgery in Argentina
Argentina
Aug 10, 2021

Félix Didn't Need Luck, He Had Smile Train and GSK

Smile Train and GSK worry about the details of care, freeing parents to focus only on their child's recovery.
Argentina
Jun 24, 2021

How Smile Train Helped Aaron Smile Even Before He Was Born

Our model of empowering local cleft teams makes all the difference for families like Aaron's.

Santi standing proud at work
Philippines
Jun 24, 2021

Santi: “Dream Big; Don’t Stop”

For adults with clefts, a smile also means fulfilling work with dignity.

Argentina
Feb 26, 2021

Milagros Finishes Strong

How Smile Train helped a girl who nearly didn't survive infancy grow to become queen of the rink.

David's mom holds an image her son before cleft surgery
Ecuador
Feb 1, 2021

David’s Cleft Journey in His Mother’s Words

Magaly is the mother of David, age five, a Smile Train patient in Quito, Ecuador. She shared with us her son’s journey to cleft care and what Smile Train has meant for her entire family.

Argentina
Jan 20, 2021

The Song That Changed Everything

Sofia would hide at school so people wouldn't hear her voice. Now she wants the world to hear every word. 

Elizabeth before cleft treatment
Philippines
Dec 30, 2020

A Banner Year for Elizabeth

Elizabeth's family tries to find the cleft surgery she desperately needs, in the middle of a lockdown.

 

Philippines
Dec 25, 2020

Following Up With Aldrian

Aldrian is still on his cleft treatment journey. Watch as he works on speaking with confidence. 

Andrea before her cleft lip surgery
Philippines
Sep 8, 2020

Bravery And Courage Also Run In Her Family

Just when Jeann thought she had found a way to get her daughter with a cleft to a healthy weight, COVID-19 forced the entire island into lockdown.

Mia wears a superhero costume
Argentina
Aug 25, 2020

Mia: The Hero We Need

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's Smile Train patient Mia from Argentina. 

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