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Smile Train and Glad Philippines Launch Third Annual #GladToGiveSmiles Campaign

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MANILA – December 7, 2018 – Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity, has partnered with food storage maker Glad Philippines for the third year in a row to help spread smiles and love this Christmas season.

“Every year we are Glad-To-Give back to Smile Train as we believe we can bring more smiles to children, families, our consumers and partners for the holiday season,” said Mr. Paulo Lao, Sales and Marketing Director for Southeast Asia of the Clorox Company, which owns Glad. “Our continuing partnership with Smile Train is a product of the company’s profound commitment to helping others.”

The event was held at Sarsa Kitchen + Bar BGC where i first met Ms Kimmy of Smile Train. She invited me to sit next to her and join them for a wonderful dinner. 

Ms. Kimmy together with Glad Kitchen discussed about there campaign and some of the press interviewed her. 

Then after the dinner we transfered to Mercato Centrale for a cooking demo with Celebrity Mom Dimples Romana using Glad Kitchen products. The Glad-To-Give campaign is Glad’s social response to encourage its patrons to perform acts of kindness. Under the partnership with Smile Train, the #GladToGiveSmiles program allows proceeds from the purchase of Glad food wraps, zipper bags, and storage containers from booths in Mercato Centrale at Bonifacio Global City on December 7-8  and Glorietta on December 13-14 to benefit Smile Train’s cleft programs.

“We are grateful that we have long-term partners like Glad, who value corporate social responsibility and partnerships that will benefit those in need,” said Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano, Smile Train’s Area Director for the South East Asia. “This initiative gives more cleft patients another reason to smile and teaches them the value of giving, especially for the holidays.”

More than 20,000 new babies with clefts are born every year around the globe. Without access to proper treatment, these babies often have difficulty eating, breathing, speaking, and ultimately thriving. Smile Train’s sustainable model empowers local medical professionals with training and resources to provide 100%-free, quality, and safe cleft care to children in need in their own communities.

For more information about Smile Train’s global efforts and to make a donation, please visit smiletrain.org  To learn more about Smile Train’s programs in the Philippines, follow Smile Train on Twitter and Instagram @smiletrainPh, and like us on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines.

About Glad Philippines

Glad is the leading brand when it comes to food packaging safety. We are at the forefront of every celebration because we know that people who love good food understand the importance of food safety and proper handling. Our flagship products consist of quality foil, wraps, holiday trays and containers. Here in the Philippines, Glad products are available in leading supermarkets – SM, Rustans, Unimart, Lnadmark, Robinsons, and Puregold.

About Smile Train

Smile Train empowers local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. We advance a sustainable solution and scalable global health model for cleft treatment, drastically improving children’s lives, including their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive.

I’m so glad that i got to witness this kind of event. Thank you again for having me! 

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Megan Young Shares Smiles with Smile Train’s Patients

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Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity, continues to spread smiles one week

after World Smile Day® this year through a storytelling event with

Smile Train Philippines’ Ambassador Megan Young at partner hospital,

Philippine Band of Mercy. The actress and beauty queen visited Smile Train’s

patients at the Philippine Band of Mercy to share the story of Simon, a bright,

red cardinal, hatched from his shell with a big gap in his beak. Smile with

Simon is a story of friendship, love, acceptance, and kindness written by one of

Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council members and active supporter of

the organization, Patricia Simon, a registered nurse who was also born with

a cleft lip and palate. Having had cleft surgeries herself, Patricia has dedicated

her life to advocating for those born with clefts all over the world.

“The story is one of love and acceptance and I am grateful to

Smile Train for giving me the opportunity to share this message with the children.

Similarly, by reading stories such as Smile with Simon to children with

birth differences, I hope to boost their confidence and treasure their individuality

when dealing with the world,” said Megan Young,

Actress and Smile Train Philippines’ Ambassador.

“It is always a pleasure to work with Smile Train.

You can see the impact of their work

when you meet the children they have helped.”

“For Smile Train, creating smiles and inspiring others to do acts

of kindness should happen every day,”

said Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano, Smile Train’s Area Director for Southeast Asia.

“We are grateful to have Megan come and spend time with

the children and our local medical partners

as we believe that she can continue to raise awareness and

inspire others to spread smiles as well.”

For more information about Smile Train’s global efforts and to

make a donation, please visit smiletrain.org.

Follow Smile Train Philippines on Twitter and Instagram @SmileTrainPh,

and like us on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines.

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About Smile Train
Smile Train empowers local medical professionals with training, funding,

and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally.

We advance a sustainable solution and scalable global health model for cleft treatment,

drastically improving children’s lives,

including their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive.

To learn more about how Smile Train’s sustainable approach

means donations have both an immediate and long-term impact, please visit smiletrain.org.

Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC)

The CCAC is an important part of the Smile Train community.

Its members help advance the organization’s marketing initiatives

and communication strategies by serving in an advisory role.

Happy Times!

Smile Train and BEYOND Yoga Celebrate their Second Annual Yoga for Smiles Classes

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Yoga for Smiles is back for the second year in a row to help raise awareness and funds for Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity, and the many children they help around the world and in the Philippines. BEYOND Yoga, Manila’s premiere yoga and fitness studio, will host a series of classes at five of their studios to encourage participants to truly live the yoga philosophy of being of service to others.

Launched in August 2017, Yoga for Smiles, invites the public to genuinely practice the philosophy of seva, whichencourages one to serve others, BEYOND Yoga extends the invitation even to those who do not practice yoga. 

“BEYOND Yoga is excited to collaborate with Smile Train again this year,” said Benedict Bernabe, Head of Operations for BEYOND Yoga. “Smile Train continues to inspire others with their commitment to helping give more children their forever smiles, and we look forward to using our platformwithin the yoga community.”

Every Saturday during the month of October and one in November, BEYOND Yoga will host a Yoga for Smiles classat their studios in Serendra, Rockwell, Greenhills, Quezon City and Alabang. 

“We are grateful to partner with BEYOND Yoga for the second year in a row,” said Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano, Smile Train Area Director for Southeast Asia.  “It is exciting to see so many people and businesses wanting to get involved with our cause and help raise awareness for children born with clefts in the Philippines.”

For more information about Smile Train’s global efforts and to make a donation, please visit smiletrain.org. Follow Smile Train on Twitter and Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and like us on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines.

About Smile Train
Smile Train empowers local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. We advance a sustainable solution and scalable global health model for cleft treatment, drastically improving children’s lives, including their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive. To learn more about how Smile Train’s sustainable approach means donations have both an immediate and long-term impact, please visit smiletrain.org.

About Beyond Yoga

Beyond Yoga is a leading yoga studio in the Philippines with five branches including Quezon City, Alabang, Greenhills, Rockwell, and Serendra. At Beyond, we believe that yoga is a transformational practice and that everyone should be able to experience its effects. Regardless of age, gender, fitness level, or range of flexibility, there is a yoga class that suits you. We offer a wide range of yoga styles including Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Ashtanga, Rocket Yoga, and Yin Yoga. And we complement this with other fitness systems, like Zumba® and AntiGravity®. Our internationally certified instructors will make sure that you will have an enjoyable experience in a safe and supportive environment. For schedules and rates, please visit igobeyondyoga.com. For more information about Beyond, please contact inquire@igobeyondyoga.com.