John Bishop
Comedian
"I’ve watched the Smile Pinki film and was moved and inspired by what I saw. I am honoured to be associated with an organisation like Smile Train."
They Can Choose Any Charity In the World to Support
Here's Why They Choose Smile Train
Helena Bonham Carter
Actor
"As a mother of two young children, it breaks my heart to know millions of children are suffering with unrepaired clefts. Please join me in helping Smile Train help hundreds of thousands of children who have no place else to turn."
Christie Brinkley
Former American Supermodel
"When you smile, the world smiles with you. Thank you Smile Train for giving so many children a whole new world of happiness."
Dean Cain
Actor
"It was a pretty amazing situation to be with Smile Train with these incredibly talented doctors and watch them work. All you have to do is see one little child and suddenly you want to help them anyway you can. Smile Train surgeons are in there physically touching and fixing and changing people's lives and I think it's just incredible."
Erik Estrada
Actor
"It's a beautiful thing that Smile Train does. They are the angels to these communities."
Sammi Hanratty
Actor
"Smiles are contagious. When I see a child smile, it warms my heart. It breaks my heart to know that children born with a cleft in developing countries are thought to be cursed. We can change that. For only $250 you can give a child a second chance at life and save them from being ostracized. By donating to Smile Train, you are helping make a difference in thousands of lives."
Jane Kaczmarek
Actor
"Supporting Smile Train's work is such a tangible way to know you're making a difference in a child's life. Thank you to Smile Train for giving us the opportunity to make a life by giving a life."
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
11th President of India
At a function to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Smile Train India, former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam talks about the success of Smile Train, the virtues of doctors and the need to reach a million Indian children still suffering from cleft and palate defects.
Bette Midler
“It’s incredible the number of children’s lives transformed by Smile Train every day.”
General Colin Powell
Former U.S. Secretary of State
"By helping the children of the poorest people living in the world's poorest places, Smile Train is showing the world what America is truly all about."
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Actor, Smile Train Goodwill Ambassador
"God has given me plenty of reasons to smile and I feel it's time to spread it around. There are a lot of children out there who so desperately need help, but can't receive timely care because their families cannot afford this surgery or are ill-educated about this condition. Working with Smile Train, if I can make a difference in their lives, it will certainly make me feel honored and blessed."
Carly Simon
“If you like children and you like doing things that help people, I think you’d really like being part of this group.”
Hilary Swank
Actor
"Having a humble beginning myself, I know how it feels to not fit in. I can only imagine the pain and heartbreak these kids face every day. My hope is that we can give each and every one a beautiful smile."
Stephen Colbert
Television Host
"Smile Train is even better than the Love Train, the Peace Train, and the Crazy Train."
The Late Walter Cronkite
Former Managing Editor & Anchor
"It's hard to believe that something that costs so little and happens so fast can have such a big impact. This life-changing surgery provides these children with a new smile and the promise of a new future. And a second chance at life that they never thought they'd get."
Robin Williams
Actor, Comedian
"There are a million different ways to make someone laugh, but I must say, Smile Train is one of the best ways I have ever seen to help someone smile."
Kevin Connolly
Actor
"What could be better than helping a little kid smile for the first time? I bet it puts a smile on your face too."
