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Susie Schaefer speaking upon receiving her honorary doctorate from SUNY Oswego
United States
May 16, 2022

Smile Train CEO Susannah Schaefer Receives Honorary Doctorate from the State University of New York

Degree recognizes a career of leadership, vision, and smiles

Smile Train participants take a selfie at the 79th annual ACPA Annual Meeting
United States
Apr 29, 2022

Renewing Ties, Renewing Purpose: The 79th Annual ACPA Meeting

Smile Train brought 200+ medical partners from 40+ countries to America’s leading cleft conference

Sister Najjuka celebrates with a patient's family
Uganda
Mar 15, 2022

Sister Dr. Liliana Najjuka: Miracle Worker, Smile Maker

Why Smile Train's local model matters, from one of our most inspiring partners

Lisa Fast with Miss USA Elle Smith
United States
Feb 24, 2022

How Lisa Fast Turned Tragedy Into More Life for Children in Need

The smiles her mother inspired will live on forever
Langdon, Finley, and Addie after Finley's early surgeries
United States
Feb 15, 2022

The Holzmans Turn Grapes into Grins

How one family is using its blessings to be a blessing
Christian Henry holds a baby in Honduras
United States
Jan 18, 2022

Christian Henry: Providing Better Cleft Care Through Data

She was ahead of the curve on epidemiology. Now she’s bringing her visionary eye to cleft care
The Mollette family
United States
Jan 6, 2022

The Mollettes Don’t Do Things Halfway

Full Hearts. Full Marathons. Full Smiles.
Cleft Con logo
United States
Nov 23, 2021

At Cleft Con 2021, Vulnerability is Strength

“It's amazing what your cleft journey will do to your life when you embrace it.”

United States
Nov 23, 2021

Weaver. Skateboarder. Social Media Star. Cleft Advocate. Naiomi.

Cleft Con's keynote speaker will leave you hopeful and inspired.
Kenya
Nov 17, 2021

Vivian Exemplifies Beauty Inside and Out

When Vivian started school, the kids laughed at her so much she didn't want to live. Then she met someone who told her she should become a model. 

Troy Reinhart wears a crown next to a pageant winner at Smile Train's old offices
United States
Oct 28, 2021

Troy Reinhart: 20 Years of Smiles

Our longest-tenured employee reflects on two decades of making smiles
Presley and Chris Rischette
United States
Oct 21, 2021

A Grandson Carries On His Gigi’s Memory, and Her Smile

The perfect tribute to a woman who knew just how to make everyone feel seen

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