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Dr Ann Kummer Wrote the Book on Cleft Care Management — Literally
Why this cleft speech pioneer is so passionate about donating to Smile Train
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History Did Not Repeat Itself with Makiba
In the shadow of unthinkable tragedy, Smile Train helped turn sorrow into hope
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My Marathon Summer
Our Manager of Team EMPOWER reflects on three marathons in three weeks
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Never Sleep on Yohanes
More proof that nothing is stronger than a mother’s love
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“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
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Dr Grégoire Akakpo-Numado: Smile Train’s Model is Life or Death for My Patients
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Nanette Fluhr: Art as a Medium for Connection
For Nanette, exercising her artistic talent is about making a positive impact in the community.
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
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At Cleft Con 2021, Vulnerability is Strength
“It's amazing what your cleft journey will do to your life when you embrace it.”
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Call for Proposals
Smile Train and Lifebox Launch Request for Proposals for Capnography Device
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Troy Reinhart: 20 Years Of Smiles
Our longest-tenured employee reflects on two decades of making smiles