A cleft is a birth defect and often the #1 birth defect in most developing countries. A cleft lip is an opening in the upper lip between a newborn’s mouth and nose. A cleft palate is created when the roof of the mouth has a hole in it. Babies can be born with a cleft lip or palate or both.
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A simple surgery that cost as little as $250 and takes approximately 45 minutes can repair a cleft. The impact of the surgery is dramatic, immediate and permanent. This is one of the best low-cost, high impact interventions in the world- a true modern day medical miracle that changes a child’s life forever.
Smile Train is the world’s largest cleft charity in the world. They empower doctors, nurses and hospitals by providing free equipment, education and training and on-going financial support.
Smile Train is a 501 (c) (3) charity and 100% of all donations are tax deductible. Smile Train’s Federal Tax ID number is #13-3661416
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