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Luis smiling with his mother Elsa
Bolivia
May 30, 2023

For His Mother, Luis’ Smile is a Gift That Keeps on Giving

A Bolivian cleft mother’s story, in her own words

Argentina
May 12, 2023

Vanesa and Sofia Complete Each Other’s Journeys

A daughter gives her mother education and a bright future

Mexico
Apr 28, 2023

Tadeo Sees a Brighter Tomorrow

His courageous mother fought for him from his first breath

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

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
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

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