From Cleft to Courage: Efren’s Story of Triumph and Finding Friends
Shooting hoops brought a moment of acceptance, but it was short-lived. Born with a cleft, Efren never felt like he belonged. Efren held...
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The Abounding Blog
Maria Jose Almodiel
- Jul 16
What is Cleft lip and Cleft palate? Change Lives by Being Informed.
How does the condition affect the children physically and emotionally, and what can we do to help? Break the stigma by raising awareness!
Maria Jose Almodiel
- Jan 22
Cleft Lip and Self-Love
Despite the struggles of being a child with cleft, Shaira learns that her self-worth is not defined by hurtful words from ignorant people.
Maria Jose Almodiel
- Sep 26, 2022
Growing Up with Cleft Lip in the Philippines
This is the story of Mecca, a brave girl in the Philippines who has endured many hardships, including cleft lip and the loss of her mother.
Maria Jose Almodiel
- Jul 26, 2021
A Chance to Dream
We helped Rosalie get cleft lip surgery back in 2012. 9 years later, she is pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor.
Maria Jose Almodiel
- Jul 19, 2021
How a Single Smile Changed Hundreds of Lives
The story of a baby boy in the Philippines with cleft lip who inspired our founder to create the non-profit organization, Abounding in Love.
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