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Dr. Tarek
Egypt
Aug 4, 2022

Dr. Tarek: Hearing Care is Cleft Care

Why one of the world’s foremost experts on clefts and hearing is a proud Smile Train partner
Mexico
Aug 2, 2022

Dani: Sun, Surf, and Now Smiles

Dani’s mother discovered Smile Train while she was already in the middle of receiving surgery
Mexico
Jul 5, 2022

Eduardo’s Oaths

Inspired by his unstoppable mother, Eduardo took control of his life. Now he’s inspiring other children with clefts do the same
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'

Grace Peters with patient
Mexico
May 27, 2022

Art Impact For Health Mexico

The connection between art and mental health: An interview with Grace Peters

Sama
Egypt
May 19, 2022

Sama’s Mother Never Gave Up on Her. Neither Will We

Where there’s a mother’s love, there’s always hope

Sondos with her orthodontist
Egypt
May 13, 2022

Against All Odds, Sondos Designs a Future

Nearly starved at birth, orphaned at five, bullied relentlessly, Sondos has survived a lot in nine years. Now she’s ready to thrive
Mexico
Apr 26, 2022

Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Help Cleft Patients Get Runway Ready

There is confidence and beauty in every smile.

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
Saber being held by his father after his Smile Train cleft surgery
Egypt
Sep 16, 2021

Saber’s Cleft Journey, in His Parents’ Words

Their names are withheld; their truth is not.
Miss Universe Andrea Meza with two Smile Train patients in Mexico
Mexico
Sep 2, 2021

Miss Universe Comes Home to Make Mexico Smile

For Andrea Meza, clefts are personal.

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