In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Smile Train Philippines, will be holding Cleft Con Philippines, a ground-breaking, first-of-its-kind conference by and for the global cleft community. The virtual conference will include a series of discussions from experts who will provide education materials, tips and guidance for parents and families who have children with clefts. The... Continue Reading →
Baguio-based Artist, Riz Cabrera, launches online art auction for Smile Train Philippines
Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity, invites everyone to share the gift of smiles this holiday season. Visual artist, Riz Cabrera, has partnered with Smile Train to raise awareness for children born with a cleft through the launch of her online art auction which she hopes can contribute to sustaining Smile Train’s goal to... Continue Reading →
Exclusive interview with Smile Train Global Ambassador Catriona Gray on her visit to Barranquilla, Colombia
Catch Smile Train Global Ambassador, Catriona Gray as she shares her experience with Smile Train Colombia on this exclusive video interview below: Globally, 540 babies are born with a cleft every day. Smile Train is committed to providing access to proper cleft care treatment and financial assistance even during the pandemic. In addition to life-changing... Continue Reading →
Smile Train Global Ambassador Catriona Gray Joins this Year’s Selection Committee for Miss Universe Colombia 2020
Smile Train Global Ambassador, Catriona Gray will join this year’s selection committee as an official judge for the Miss Universe Colombia 2020 pageant. The crowned Miss Universe Colombia will become a local ambassador for the organization’s charity partner, Smile Train. As a part of this charitable partnership, the reigning title holder will work closely with... Continue Reading →
Smile Train Philippines Celebrates World Smile Day®
World Smile Day®, a day devoted to smiles and acts of kindness, will be celebrated by people all over the world on the 2nd of October. Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft organization, through its local entity, Smile Train Philippines, will be hosting an online event to raise awareness for children with clefts. Together with... Continue Reading →
Smile Train Continues their Mission to give SMILES amidst the COVID Pandemic
Earlier today, I was invited to an exclusive virtual meeting with Smile Train's South East Asia Director, Ms. Kimmy Flaviano, Dr. Nikki Salvano-Valencia, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dela Salle University Medical Center and Ms. Veronica Yu, Speech Language Pathologist, Faculty, University of Santo Tomas, College of Rehabilitation Science. They talked about what Smile Train... Continue Reading →
Smile Train Launches Public Service Announcement with Global Ambassador Catriona Gray for National Cleft Awareness Month
Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity, continues to provide comprehensive cleft care services for individuals in need in the Philippines and in 90+ countries around the world. With the help of their Global Ambassador, Catriona Gray, Smile Train launched a Public Service Announcement (PSA) in recognition of National Cleft Awareness Month. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=275415790452628 With a... Continue Reading →
Smile Train Global Ambassador Catriona Gray Joins Online Speech Therapy Sessions for Cleft Patients
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The world’s leading cleft organization, Smile Train Philippines recently held a virtual speech therapy session with its Global Ambassador, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, in an effort to reach and continue educating more patients with a cleft lip and/or palate amid the enhanced community quarantine. Smile Train recently launched virtual speech therapy... Continue Reading →