With Every Breath, Esvin Defies the Odds
His family thought a child like him could never make it. Then they encountered Smile Train
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Smile Train-Commissioned Study Reveals Deadly Reality of Malnutrition and Clefts
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Matilda Lansdown: A Remarkable Woman
Matilda’s journey wasn’t always plain sailing
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Humera: A Rocky Road to a Better Life
Life was difficult for Humera’s family. But with Smile Train’s help, they were able to find support and hope.
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"That’s Just Who She Was" 97-Year-Old Billericay Woman Leaves Behind a Legacy of Smiles
Mamie’s life wasn’t always kind. But she was.
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Cleft 2022: Collaboration, Compassion, Excellence
Smile Train brought 200+ medical partners from 46+ countries to the world’s largest cleft conference in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Ramses: How a Mother’s Instinct Made the Impossible Possible
A mother's love knows no bounds
A Major Change in Children's Surgery
An interview with Smile Train partner Dr Getaw on how Smile Train and Lifebox are making surgery safer for children with clefts
Jaya’s Smile Is Living Proof of the Power We All Have to Make a Difference
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Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week: A Letter to My Younger Self
To mark Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week (7-15 May 2022), Christian pens a letter to his younger self on his facial difference journey and gives his 15-year-old self words of encouragement.
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