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Dec 22, 2022

Cleft Con 2022: Introducing the #CleftProud Generation

From the NFL to high schools across the country, today’s young people with clefts are proud and unstoppable

YLC co-chair Lou Jug speaks at Cleft Con Chicago in July
United States
Sep 27, 2022

Voices From the First-Ever In-Person Cleft Con

“It truly felt like we all needed it — as though it fed our souls”
Nathalie as a girl
United States
Aug 10, 2022

Nathalie Martinez is Using Her Voice to Make Cleft Treatment More Accessible

A powerful reminder that there’s no such thing as “normal”
Teresa at 11 years old
United States
Jul 29, 2022

Teresa Bridges: Love Yourself and Respect Others

There is nothing more important for parents to teach.

Dr. Maria Campodónico, a pediatric dentist at Fundación Gantz, makes a heart with her hands
United States
Jul 25, 2022

Five Myths About Clefts That Couldn't Be More Wrong

Fact: A cleft is never anyone's fault and often requires a lifetime of comprehensive treatment

Krysta with her son holding a Smile Train sign
United States
Jul 8, 2022

"Do's and Don’ts" of the Cleft Community That Remind Us “Every Smile Has a Story.”

Advice straight from people who have been there

United States
Jun 7, 2022

From Big City Streets to Kenyan Communities

Crissy Maier is committed to advocating and raising awareness for cleft care everywhere
Monica Bush with her family at the beach
United States
May 25, 2022

Monica Bush: Confessions of a Cleft Mom

Cleft-affected and feeling alone? Read this.
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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.”

Karina and her mother, who holds a picture of her before her cleft surgery.
Indonesia
Aug 3, 2021

GSK and Smile Train Give Karina’s Family Something to Smile About in Lockdown

Distance and pandemic are no match for this social worker.

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. 

Snowfox Cafe with staff
United States
Jul 7, 2021

Snowfox and Smile Train

Smile Train and JFE Franchising are proud to continue their partnership through 2021.

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