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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.
Cleft Awareness Month 2021 #cleftproud
United States
Jul 9, 2021

What My Cleft Taught Me

In honor of Cleft Awareness Month 2021, Smile Train's Cleft Community Advisory Council presents real-life stories of growing up with a cleft or being the mom to a child with a cleft from people who have been there. 

Egypt
Jul 1, 2021

How One Hospital Expanded Cleft Care During COVID-19

The incredible story of Kids Hospital in Egypt in the words of the heroic staff who made it happen.

Iva as a girl before cleft surgery and now.
United States
May 21, 2021

How Iva Found Joy in Her Cleft

“You may have a disability, but you never have to let your disability have you.”
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.

Philippines
Dec 25, 2020

Following Up With Aldrian

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

Laos
Dec 7, 2020

A Tourist, a Phone Call, and a Child Given a Second Chance at Life

Small acts of kindness can have really big consequences. 

Smile Train CleftCon 2020
United States
Nov 3, 2020

Cleft Con Unites #Cleftstrong Community in Pride and Power

"There's power in my cleft."

United States
Oct 22, 2020

How an Ad For Smile Train Changed Andi's Life

This cleft advocate has been changing lives since she was seven. 

Jessi holds her daughter Brennan
United States
Aug 11, 2020

“It is a Journey”: In Conversation with the Mom of a Child With a Cleft

Clefts are not just "fixable."

United States
Jun 30, 2020

Chelsea and Luca

When Chelsea learned Luca would be born with a cleft, she couldn't find a community to comfort her. So she started her own.

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