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After 18 Years, Daniela Finally Has Her Smile Back
Growing up, Daniela refused to smile. Now she's excited to take on the world.
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Mexico
All Carolina Wanted for Christmas was for Alex to Smile
Proof that, sometimes, wishes do come true
Mexico
Tadeo Sees a Brighter Tomorrow
His courageous mother fought for him from his first breath
Mexico
Neto’s Cleft Made Him an Introvert. Now It Makes Him an Inspiration
His mother’s wisdom now motivates a whole new generation
Kenya
The Sunrisers Race Towards a New Day for Children with Clefts
If you’re going to travel 4,000 miles to run a marathon, you do it for a cause
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Togo
“She Is Our Pride and What Gave Us Strength”
How a family from rural Togo overcame superstition and fear to get their daughter the care she needed
Mexico
A Love Song for Ana Sofia, and All Children with Clefts
“An incomplete smile that completes me…”
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Togo
Dr Grégoire Akakpo-Numado: Smile Train’s Model is Life or Death for My Patients
To begin a career bringing tears of joy to mums across Togo, he had to make his father mad first
Mexico
Dani: Sun, Surf, and Now Smiles
Dani’s mother discovered Smile Train while she was already in the middle of receiving surgery
Mexico
Eduardo’s Oaths
Inspired by his unstoppable mother, Eduardo took control of his life. Now he’s inspiring other children with clefts do the same
Mexico
How Having a Son With a Cleft Turned Javier Into a Superdad
Just the story you need this Father’s Day