Meet Smile Train patient Alex from Kenya. Growing up, Alex was bullied in school because of his cleft which caused stress that ultimately led to him falling behind. Everything changed when his mother, Kiptoo, heard that Smile Train was offering free cleft treatments at nearby Migori County Hospital on a local radio station. Kiptoo cried tears of joy upon realizing that her son would finally have his life back and receive the cleft treatment he needed to thrive. After receiving his surgery, Alex couldn’t wait to run and show his new smile to his classmates. Now, Kiptoo watches Alex play soccer with his friends while constantly beaming with joy. She told our team, “My son became more outgoing since his cleft was treated. He is totally a different boy!” Take a look at Alex’s incredible transformation! 😊