Each year, approximately 1 in 700 infants is born with a cleft lip or palate. The birth defect is a result of
the lip or palate failing to close together during fetal development and can cause hearing, speech and
feeding problems, if left uncorrected. Besides the physical effects, cleft lips and palates can also be
emotionally crippling for children who often endure ridicule from members of their community and even
their own family. A gift of $400 or $34 a month for 12 months transforms the smile of one child.
Suggested Gift: $400 Or $34 For
12 months
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