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« on: December 05, 2010, 01:21:50 PM » |
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There are many teams who have there own topic. Team Smile train so-far didn't have one . David the founder (is that the correct word) of Team Smile Train can tell you much more about it then I can. As a Dutch I never heard about Smile train this wonderful organisation who helps children with clefts. We try to raise awareness for this organisation. Some of the members wanted to start an own fundraiser. So far we raised over 3000 dollar that means we helped 12 children who will have a change in life because I think those children have absolute no future without an operation. If you want to know more about is you can find us here http://www.kiva.org/team/smile_trainIf you want to join us you are very welcome |
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David2051
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« Reply To This #1 on: December 06, 2010, 07:50:18 PM » |
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Thanks for starting this thread, Carien! I thought I would post a couple patient stories from Smile Train. You are right, these kids wouldn't have any chance at a normal life without the work of Smile Train. I think they have provided surgeries for about 600,000 kids. Angelica Joy, 2 years, Philippines  For Angelica Joy (AJ) Fabroa, getting the operation needed to fix her cleft lip was a challenge. The youngest of four children, AJ was born in the Philippines into a poor, hardworking and loving family. After Angelica's Cleft Lip Surgery When AJ was born, her father started crying at the sight of her cleft lip. He and his wife were devastated, but neither of them lost hope because they knew her cleft could be treated. Knowing that AJ would have trouble feeding, they placed her in the care of a local mission that treated children with clefts. However, because AJ had been underweight since birth and had a weak body, the local mission evaluated her and would not operate. When AJ and her parents returned a second time, again she could not pass the physical due to her low body weight and they were told to hospitalize her. AJ’s parents could never afford to pay for the cost of a hospital stay and so they began searching for another alternative. Soon after, a local council official visited their small community and told AJ’s parents about The Smile Train Cleft Care Program run in conjunction with the Philippine Band of Mercy. In a matter of weeks, AJ finally received the surgery to repair her deformity. Today, little AJ is a healthy and happy two-year-old, who can eat normally and is starting to talk. Because of the determination of her family and The Smile Train, the Fabroa family can all smile together! Bhavani, 6 months, India  Thirupathi Rao and his wife were a happily married couple. They settled in a small village in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh in India. They are agricultural laborers and whenever they manage to get work, they earn less than $2.00 per day. Their first child was a healthy boy. But when Mrs. Rao gave birth to her second child, the family was shocked to see that the baby girl had a disfiguring facial deformity. They thought it was a curse from the gods and they were so despondent about the whole issue they wanted to abandon the child. Luckily for the baby girl, her mother learned about The Smile Train cleft project through other members of her village who also had a child born with a cleft. The baby girl was brought to Vijetha Hospital at Vijayawada and was examined by the chief surgeon and the director of the project Dr. P.M.C. Naidu. After the surgery Bhavani’s family was thrilled to see her with a normal looking lip and their joy could not be translated into words. They no longer feel like they have been cursed, but rejoice when they see their beautiful baby girl smile! |
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« Reply To This #2 on: December 09, 2010, 01:39:58 PM » |
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A message I posted to the team recently... For me this image is the embodiment of Kiva, and I am grateful to all the people who make Kiva possible. :-) Several years ago I had a box of Christmas cards with this image on them. It is, perhaps, rather unlikely for a Christmas card, but this Norman Rockwell image seems very significant to me. I didn't have the sense to keep one of the cards, but the inscription inside said something to the effect that with all of our differences, we are all the same in wanting peace in the world. This image to me seems to represent the very best spirit of Kiva. I hope this holiday season will bring unity and peace.  |
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carien
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« Reply To This #4 on: January 30, 2011, 02:38:04 AM » |
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This week our team reached 3500 dollar that means with our team fundraiser we managed to help 14 children so far. 14 lives we changed 14 children who have a change in live now. That's something to put a smile on your face today  |
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JohnAtKiva
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« Reply To This #5 on: January 30, 2011, 11:48:41 AM » |
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This week our team reached 3500 dollar that means with our team fundraiser we managed to help 14 children so far. 14 lives we changed
14 children who have a change in live now. That's something to put a smile on your face today
Wow, that's amazing carien!! Where did you do a fundraiser? I'd love to contribute! John |
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carien
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« Reply To This #6 on: January 30, 2011, 12:59:36 PM » |
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David2051
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« Reply To This #7 on: January 30, 2011, 01:51:50 PM » |
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Wow, that's amazing carien!! Where did you do a fundraiser? I'd love to contribute!
John
 Hi John! The link to the fundraiser page is on our team page. http://www.kiva.org/team/smile_train The direct link is here. http://bit.ly/TeamSmileTrain2010 Hmmm, I guess maybe I should make a new link, that seems a bit dated now, doesn't it? lol So far we have had 50 donations made through this page, which I think is great!  There is also a guest book on this page where people can leave encouraging messages. Thanks for your interest in the mission of Smile Train!  (oops, I see Carien posted already...) |
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David2051
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« Reply To This #8 on: January 30, 2011, 02:06:58 PM » |
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Here is an interesting article. The contrast between treatment in the developed versus the developing world is stark. Cleft palate requires early intervention
Berks County, PA - Dear Dr. Reitz: I read an article in the Reading Eagle about a woman who donated money to a charity for children with cleft palate. How common is cleft palate and how is it treated? - Joan, Bernville
Dear Joan: Cleft palate is a genetic defect in the growth of the fetus that causes incomplete fusion of the roof of the mouth. Cleft lip (sometimes called hare lip because it looks like a rabbit's lip) is a similar birth defect causing incomplete fusion of the lip. Cleft palate and cleft lip can occur both simultaneously or independently.
Facial clefting occurs in one in 1,000 births and treatment requires a team of medical specialists including orthodontists, oral surgeons, plastic surgeons and speech therapists. The cause is most likely genetic, however it is believed alcohol consumption, smoking, or drug use by a mother during pregnancy can contribute to a child having clefting.
Cleft palate is first diagnosed on an ultrasound before birth. Babies born with a cleft palate have a difficult time feeding and usually require a special bottle or plastic oral appliance. Babies with just a cleft lip usually can be breast-fed. Treatment usually starts within the first few weeks after birth with orthodontics to narrow the gap. The timing of surgery is decided by the surgeon, however it is usually performed within the first 18 months. Cleft lip usually is surgically repaired within the first three months after birth.
By the numbers, you can see facial clefting is a very common birth defect. In fact there are quite a few famous people who are affected. Most people are aware that actor Stacy Keach has a cleft lip, however an Internet search revealed a long list of famous people that have cleft palate including comedian Cheech Marin of Cheech and Chong, newscaster Tom Brokaw, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and possibly gunslinger Doc Holiday.
The Reading Eagle article mentioned the organization "Smile Train" that treats poor children with facial clefts in developing countries. Cleft lip and palate are a major problem in developing countries because many children do not receive treatment, and unrepaired clefts make it difficult to eat and speak. A donation of $250 is enough to help one child live a better life.
Fortunately, in the United States available medical care helps children born with facial clefts have a good prognosis, with 80 percent developing normal speech. Proper prenatal care is the best method of reducing the risk.
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« Reply To This #9 on: January 30, 2011, 03:21:12 PM » |
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Hi John! The link to the fundraiser page is on our team page. http://www.kiva.org/team/smile_train
Thanks carien and David! I made a contribution. :-) What a wonderful cause... John |
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carien
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« Reply To This #11 on: March 16, 2011, 01:20:54 PM » |
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Thanks Patricia I just made a small donation I love those matching things.
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David2051
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« Reply To This #12 on: March 16, 2011, 05:32:46 PM » |
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Yes, thank you, Patricia! I didn't have time to reply this morning, but I did relay your message to team Smile Train and team India and I know donations were made! Thanks for making us aware of this opportunity!
David :-)
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« Reply To This #13 on: June 12, 2011, 12:19:19 PM » |
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« Reply To This #14 on: June 12, 2011, 12:52:21 PM » |
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« Reply To This #15 on: July 23, 2011, 10:11:07 AM » |
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carien
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« Reply To This #16 on: July 23, 2011, 10:31:25 AM » |
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I don't know if you ever heard of the 4 daagse of nijmegen http://www.4daagse.nl/It's the biggest walking event of the world He walked 4 days 50 km starting at 4 in the morning at arriving between 1 and 3 in the afternoon. He tried to raise awareness and of course money for Smile Train.Wouter is not only teammember he is also a colleague and friend. The fundraiser is still going on so we don't know how much money how much money we will receive but as soon as we transfer the money through our own fundraiser page at team smile train I let you know last but not least I think he is my big hero and give him a big smile http://www.kiva.org/team/smile_train |
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« Reply To This #17 on: July 24, 2011, 11:59:41 AM » |
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Congratulations to Wouter!! I'm glad to learn a little about the 4 daagse of nijmegen too! I dont know how anyone can do such a tough thing, but you did it, wow, and you were promoting Smile Train too! And I love Google Translate's new feature to hear the spoken words ( http://translate.google.ca/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|nl|4%20daagse%20of%20nijmegen), some of which I have trouble pronouning (as in even trouble with my Mom's Dutch family name )   ~Jackie~ PS. Carien, it was nice to read somewhere that the people who finish the walks get gladiolas. Those flowers always make me think of my Mom, and also my maternal Grandmother who was from Klein Zundert, bless her soul. * Seems google didn't like the link stuff. All I had done was bring up google translate and put "4 daagse of nijmegen" in the space and then click on "Listen" underneath the Dutch part. |
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carien
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« Reply To This #18 on: August 01, 2011, 01:37:28 PM » |
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So far Wouter managed to raise 1400 dollar almost enough to help 6 children.
From the time the fundraiser started we received 800 dollar on our fundraiser page
In total we managed to help 33 children and I am very sure that some of the people who donated never heard of Smile Train before
I will have a big smile on my face for the rest of the day.
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