Smile Train

@smiletrain

15 days ago

Growing up, Mandi faced immense hardship as the only person in his remote village born with a cleft. Despite this challenge, he outperformed his peers and found the love of his life, deciding to build a family of his own. Tragically, his first baby boy, also born with a cleft, passed away soon after birth.Undeterred, Mandi went on to have five children, two of whom, Talent and Mercy, were born with clefts. Mandi and his family’s lives changed when they found Smile Train. With our support, both of his beautiful girls received life-changing surgery.Finally, at the age of 49, Mandi himself underwent cleft surgery, transforming his life.This Father’s Day, we celebrate Mandi—a father who embodies resilience, love, and unwavering strength. He not only overcame his own challenges but also ensured a brighter future for his daughters.Click the link in bio to read Mandi's full story!

Growing up, Mandi faced immense hardship as the only person in his remote village born with a cleft. Despite this challenge, he outperformed his peers and found the love of his life, deciding to build a family of his own. Tragically, his first baby boy, also born with a cleft, passed away soon after birth. Undeterred, Mandi went on to have five children, two of whom, Talent and Mercy, were born with clefts. Mandi and his family’s lives changed when they found Smile Train. With our support, both of his beautiful girls received life-changing surgery. Finally, at the age of 49, Mandi himself underwent cleft surgery, transforming his life. This Father’s Day, we celebrate Mandi—a father who embodies resilience, love, and unwavering strength. He not only overcame his own challenges but also ensured a brighter future for his daughters. Click the link in bio to read Mandi's full story!