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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

United States
Dec 13, 2022

Sadie’s Eternal Smile

How one mom honored her daughter’s life by giving smiles to generations of children around the world

United States
Oct 4, 2022

Stanley Means Love

A new dog comes to a small town and changes everything
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
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. 

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.

William David Boling with his wife
United States
Nov 20, 2020

Three Generations of Clefts, One Lifelong Commitment to Smiles

Why Dave is a proud monthly donor to Smile Train. 

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. 

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.

United States
Mar 9, 2020

Peggy and Katy

When Katy was born with a cleft, it brought her and her mother on an unexpected, globetrotting journey.

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