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Condition
Cleft Palate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-PalateA cleft palate occurs when tissues that form the roof of the mouth don’t join together before birth. Shriners Children’s team care repairs and restores each child physically and psychologically.
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Patient Story
Grace
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/GraceNavigating a cleft palate diagnosis can be challenging, but Shriners Children's Boston was here for Grace and her family.
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Patient Story
Courage Comes in Small Packages
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Rhyatt-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-CareSeven-year-old Rhyatt was born with a cleft lip and palate, a condition that has shaped much of his young life.
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Patient Story
Henry's Forever Smile
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/11/Henrys-Forever-SmileHenry receives care for his cleft lip and palate at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Saint's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/SaintSaint's parents share photos on social media to promote acceptance and help other families navigate their own cleft experiences.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Boston Patient Family Embraces Volunteerism
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Sarah-and-BeauBeau's family wanted to do more to support other parents just learning that their child would be born with a cleft lip or palate.
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Patient Story
Ella’s Story: A Journey of Strength, Love and Empowerment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Ella-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-CareWhen Ania learned her baby would be born with a cleft lip and palate, fear overwhelmed her until love, resilience and the right support transformed their story into one of strength and hope.
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Patient Story
Meet Beau
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Meet-BeauFrom the day Sarah found out about her second pregnancy, she had an uneasy feeling that something was different from her first experience.
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Patient Story
No Small Wonder
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/No-Small-WonderAfter undergoing his first surgery at only 7 days old, Kaleb has been a patient at Shriners Children's ever since.
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Specialty
Spine & Spinal Cord
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-CordAt Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.
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