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The Story of Happiness
Dr. Meschack Ong’uti (left), with Happiness and her mother, Emina after Happiness’ Smile Train surgery. Garoua, Cameroon—Paul Kimani from Smile Train partner Help a Child Face Tomorrow shares his...
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Coping With My Daughter’s Cleft
Dehradun, India – Manoj Sagar, whose daughter, Tezi, was born with cleft lip and palate, shares his story of how he initially reacted to his daughter’s cleft, and how Smile Train was able to help him...
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From Brooklyn to Brazil: A Transformational Journey
Jacob (on the right, in a Smile Train shirt) with Maria Emanuela & her family. Guest blogger and Smile Train staff member, Jacob, shares his experience meeting Smile Train patient, Maria Emanuela,...
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A Letter of Thanks Sent From Big Mountain
Lu Hejing, Guisheng, and Dr. Li after surgery. Yunnan Province, China – A volunteer from Taiwan, writes a letter to a Smile Train Partner Doctor thanking him for helping an 11-year-old boy born with a...
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Li Suhai: An Improbable College Dream
Li Suhai after his follow up nose revision surgery Henan, China – In his own words, 22 year old Li Suhai talks about the obstacles he had to overcome while growing up with a cleft in order to attend...
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Welcome Home Zachary: An Adoption Story
Allison, mother of Zachary, a Smile Train cleft patient, tells us in her own words how much his surgery has impacted both of their lives. This month, Zachary is turning FIVE! As it was certainly a...
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A Miracle in Haiti: Saintelise’s Story
Guest blogger Jennie Ellis tells the story of how Smile Train worked with CPI Haiti to save the life of a little girl living with an unrepaired cleft. Saintelise was an invisible child in an unknown...
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A Journey of Smiles Halfway Around the World
Guest blogger, William Horan, Smile Train’s Vice President, Principal and Planned Giving talks about his recent trip to Vietnam to see our local in-country medical partners and programs in action. I...
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Blake Haugland: Turning Lug Nuts Into Smiles
In his own words Smile Train supporter, Blake Haugland explains what motivates him to fundraise for Smile Train. No matter how you look at it, an athlete competing in a triathlon is competing for their...
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Sara Rezk Power Of A Smile
Sara Rezk, from Fairfax VA is a mother of two, and her youngest, Seleem, was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate. Here’s what the Power Of A Smile means to her. If you could give one piece of...
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Paying It Forward: Angieleca’s Story
Quezon City, Philippines — The story below was submitted by former Smile Train patient Angieleca Hayahay. When she was young, she had her cleft repaired by Philippine Band of Mercy (PBM). Becoming a...
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Mohd Returns Home
Little Mohd happy at home with his mother (Mummy) and father. Mohd before Jodhpur, India–Little Mohd Waris was brought to Raj Dadiji Hospital in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India with a bilateral cleft lip and...
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A Message From Wang Li, Smile Train’s First Patient
Beijing, China — we recently received a message from our first patient, Wang Li, and a cute picture of her son. Since her free cleft lip surgery so many years ago, Wang Li has grown up to marry the...
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Argos High School Students Bake for Smile Train
The Argos High School MoCD class pose for a photo. Back row: Angela Walker (Aide), Ty Thompson, Angela Resendez (Aide), Logan Lynd, Ian Swafford and Avram Beers.Front Row: Jackey Ritenour (Aide),...
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Update from the Field: Typhoon Haiyan
Philippines Country Manager, Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano (far right), visits a Smile Train patient this past September. Kimmy recently sent an update regarding Typhoon Haiyan. Manila, Philippines—This...
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January Social Post of the Month
Mariam before and after her recent Smile Train surgery.Smile Train partner surgeon Dr. Emmanuel Kofi Amponsah. Sunyani, Ghana—Dr. Emmanuel Kofi Amponsah a Smile Train partner surgeon at the Nationwide...
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This Little Boy’s Smile Will Steal Your Heart
Peshawar, Pakistan—When Muhammad Abdullah was born a little over a year ago his parents’ joy over the birth of their first child was quickly replaced by fear and worry. The newborn baby had arrived...
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Twin Sisters Unable to Part, Even in the Operating Room
Twin Chit and Chun before and after surgery with the surgeons who provided their cleft repairs. Myitkyina, Myanmar—Smile Train partner surgeon, Dr. Jaideep Singh Chauhan, from CHL Hospital in Indore,...
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How a Smile Created A Personal Mission
New York, NY—Smile Train supporter Lisa Fast shares her experiences with cleft and Smile Train. After having such a positive experience dealing with my cleft lip and cleft palate, it has become my...
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Eric Harr Power Of A Smile
This is my beloved family. We’re all smiles, because we STAND with Smile Train! What first inspired you to support Smile Train? Our family has been aware of Smile Train’s heroic work for years. We’d...
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Patricia Simon: Cleft Patient to Smile Maker
Former cleft patient and long-time Smile Train supporter Patricia Simon explains why she’s dedicated her life to being an advocate for those affected by cleft lip and palate. My name is Patricia Simon...
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