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Marie Angeline before her life-changing cleft surgery

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Our stories from around the world highlight the courage of patients and their families, the dedication of our volunteers and staff, and the generosity of supporters like you.

A long-awaited transformation

Despite the love of her husband and family, Rong Zhen's cleft condition prevented her from being truly happy for 57 years.
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Shang Rong before her life-changing cleft surgery

Walk alongside Shijun

Shijun’s story Although the harassment he received made him angry, Shijun chose to walk away instead of fighting with those…
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Asian boy with cleft

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