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Patient Story
Raquel’s Smile: A Story of Perseverance and Compassionate Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Raquels-Smile-A-Story-of-Perseverance-and-Compassionate-CareOriginally from Guatemala, Raquel has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Ohio for more than four years, undergoing countless surgeries and procedures to correct a facial cleft that affected her lips and palate.
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Patient Story
Celebrating Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month: Remi’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Remi-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-CareA compassionate, team-based approach helped Remi's family thrive.
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Patient Story
A Promise to the Next Me: Johan’s Path to Healing and Helping
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Johan-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-CareAs a cleft lip and palate patient at Shriners Children’s Texas for more than a decade, Johan is now nearing the end of one of the most significant phases of his treatment: a procedure known as maxillary distraction osteogenesis.
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Patient Story
Koen’s Unexpected Beginning
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Koen-Cleft-Palate-CareIt was a complete surprise when Koen was born with a cleft palate.
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Video
Cleft lip and palate and plastic surgery at Shriners Children's Ohio
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/10/CraniofacialWe're proud provide specialized care for children born with a cleft lip and palate or other craniofacial condition. We also provide plastic or reconstructive surgeries regardless of a family's ability to pay.
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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
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
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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