Walter’s Health is Valeria’s Happiness
As Walter took his first tiny breaths, Valeria broke down in heavy, heaving sobs. He had a cleft.
Selected Work
Adriana’s Smile Shines Brightest
For most of her young life, Adriana lacked a local, high-quality option for cleft treatment.
The Joy of Astrid’s Smile
Lissette will always remember how she felt the moment she first held her daughter, Astrid:
“I was scared.”
“I was scared.”
Swastik Shares His Wisdom
"There is a solution to every problem in the world."
Ivanna’s Angels
Leticia had been pregnant three times before.
But never had she experienced complications quite like this.
But never had she experienced complications quite like this.
Alex Tremblay's "People and Places"
The bassist-composer continues to prove himself one of the indispensable figures in contemporary jazz.
Martina DaSilva and Alex Goodman's "Library"
An album of sumptuous heartache for those of us who enjoy listening to sad tunes.
Top Student Pema Dreams of Becoming a Doctor
Sunmaya went in for six ultrasounds during her pregnancy.
None of them caught Pema’s cleft.
None of them caught Pema’s cleft.
Sakib Says Bye to the Bullies
Sahina had never seen a cleft until she first held Sakib in her arms.
In the Clouds with Estratos
Drummer Diego Joaquin Ramirez has been recording his own music since the age of 16 but has never released an album — until now.
Producer Aaron Mikal's Solo "Good Grief"
"It was like an actual need, creatively, to get my emotions out."
Emmanuel is “Like a Celebrity Now”
"I felt weak in the knees upon learning that Emmanuel had a cleft.”
Claudio Pays It Forward
Claudio, 35, struggled his entire life to access cleft care.
Chelsey Taylor and Elle Walters: Feeding Knowledge is Power
"You are strong, beautiful, and loved. You are perfect just as you are. Your cleft is just one of the many wonderful things that makes you unique."
Tabler Gable Crafts a Throwback Album for Modern Ears
“I believe in making music, not genres.”
Pim, Pride of the Family
Initially, Bongkot refused to believe that her granddaughter would be born with a cleft — her family had no history of it.
The Sky is the Limit for Durva
Poonam’s entire family rejoiced at the news of her pregnancy. She and Nilesh already had one daughter — now Anvisha would have a little sister to play with!
Tomas, Renaissance Boy
Playing cello, drawing, skateboarding, and serving as vice president of his class — Tomas is flourishing, all with the help of Smile Train!
Nicole Zuraitis Sings a Siren Song
Nicole Zuraitis created siren songs volume 1 with a singular purpose in mind:
Celebrate women songwriters.
Celebrate women songwriters.
Kaylee, Free to Play and Sing
“Her fighting spirit is really amazing.”
Diego: A Smile and Strength Beyond His Years
Diego is the best son you could ask for. Naturally, he deserved the best cleft care, too.
Smile Train Teaches Jesus’s Family that “Anything is Possible”
Meet Jesus, a happy, bright 13-year-old from Mexico who was born with a cleft.
Bringing the Wow to Wau
Here are just a few stories of the remarkable children who have received life-changing cleft care at Mary Help Hospital, Smile Train's partner in the city of Wau, South Sudan.
Rasamjot and Hargun: Sisters in Cleft Care
When Kuldeep became a mother, she quickly discovered the reasons to avoid low-quality cleft care.
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