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Jhon Bruce Lee smiling with his parents and holding a picture of himself before cleft surgery
Peru
Mar 23, 2023

Jhon Bruce Lee: A Cleft Warrior’s Journey

With his cleft team at his side, there’s no stopping him

The cleft choir at Hospital Notti in Mendoza, Argentina, performing on a scenic riverbank
Colombia
Mar 15, 2023

Smile Train Choirs: Hearing is Believing

Six videos of children’s lives being changed one song — and one smile — at a time

Joaquin holding a picture of himself before cleft surgery
Chile
Feb 16, 2023

The World According to Joaquin

An 11-year-old patient shares his exceptional life story as only he can

Jian holding a picture of herself as a baby, before cleft surgery
Philippines
Jan 24, 2023

Jian’s Advice: Never Lose Hope

A letter from a 19-year-old patient

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

Elifeleth with family
Panama
Nov 22, 2022

Elifeleth’s Parents Always Stayed Strong for Him

Elifeleth was born a healthy baby. With Smile Train’s help, his family watched him grow into a strong and confident child.

Guatemala
Nov 10, 2022

With Every Breath, Esvin Defies the Odds

His family thought a child like him could never make it. Then they encountered Smile Train

Argentina
Nov 3, 2022

Nazareno: Strength. Discipline. Smiles.

This Smile Train patient came second in the Junior Taekwondo World Cup
Marciel with Ernie, Jr. and Ermalen before their cleft surgeries
Philippines
Oct 20, 2022

Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth

One mother’s cleft journey in her own words
Valery and her family
Colombia
Sep 8, 2022

Valery Finds Her Happy Place

When a child is born with a cleft, it affects every member of the family
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
Mathias holding his Smile Train bear
Colombia
Jul 7, 2022

Mathias’ Life Could Have Turned Out Much Differently

His smile is a miracle people like you made possible

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