Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth
One mother’s cleft journey in her own words
Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower
How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable
Santi: “Dream Big; Don’t Stop”
For adults with clefts, a smile also means fulfilling work with dignity
A Banner Year for Elizabeth
Elizabeth's family tries to find the cleft surgery she desperately needs, in the middle of a lockdown.
Bravery And Courage Also Run In Her Family
Just when Jeann thought she had found a way to get her daughter with a cleft to a healthy weight, COVID-19 forced the entire island into lockdown.
Joseph Gatchalian is Ready for the World
“My confidence skyrocketed once the mocking stopped.”
Gracee's Story: Patient to Nurse
She is proud to have a career helping the children who have the same problem she once had.
From Patient to Caregiver: Angieleca Hayahay's Story
She's a highly sought-out nurse who uses her own experiences to comfort cleft patients and their families.
From Patient to Hero: Rojan Pajarin
Rojan knows the suffering that can come with an unrepaired cleft better than anyone, which is why he now works hard to help other cleft patients.