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Walter Cronkite - Former Managing Editor & Anchor, CBS Evening News
"It's hard to believe that something that costs so little and happens so fast can have such a big impact. This life-changing surgery provides these children with a new smile and the promise of a new future. And a second chance at life that they never thought they'd get." |
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Candice Bergen - Actor
"In many of the world's poorest countries, and under very difficult conditions, The Smile Train is bringing new smiles and new hope — to thousands of children that have no place else to turn." |
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George H. W. Bush - 41st President of the United States
"I think The Smile Train is a terrific idea. It will help hundreds of thousands of children who are currently living desperate lives of shame and isolation." |
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Tom Brokaw - Former Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News
"The Smile Train is one of the best humanitarian projects I've ever encountered. The work is real. The results are enduring. The gratification is limitless. I would encourage anyone who cares about children to support this idea and help make it happen." |
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Warren Buffett - CEO Berkshire Hathaway
"A $250 surgery than can save a child's life sounds like a pretty good investment to me." |
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Colin Powell - Former Secretary of State
"The Smile Train is an excellent example of the American spirit of volunteerism. I think it's a unique idea that makes you feel good about being an American. I'm glad to be a part of it. With their ambitious goals and their practical, can-do attitudes, the tenacious volunteers of The Smile Train are out to change the world. With our help and support, they just might." |
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John Glenn - Former U.S. Senator
"Anyone who cares about kids has to like the mission of The Smile Train. I wish The Smile Train God's speed as it travels the world, turning despair into hope, turning tears into smiles." |
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Alex Trebek - Host of Jeopardy!
"I have seen first-hand how difficult life can be for these children and their families in developing countries. I really appreciate the tremendous impact this surgery can have. It's not often you get the opportunity to help someone so much... for so little money. I also love the fact that 100% of my donations go towards helping children, that means a lot." |
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Bette Midler - Actor, Entertainer, Fabulous!
"My specialty is to make people laugh really, really hard. So when I heard that I could help a child smile for the first time in their life by joining The Smile Train, I put my heart to work and got on board. It's incredible the number of children's lives transformed by The Smile Train every day." |
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Jane Kaczmarek - Actor
"Supporting The Smile Train's work is such a tangible way to know you're making a difference in a child's life. Thank you to The Smile Train for giving us the opportunity to make a life by giving a life." |
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Howie Mandel - Comedian, Game Show Host
"I have spent my life trying to elicit smiles. There's nothing more precious than the smile on a child's face. This is one train ride well worth taking. I can't thank you enough for letting me be part of this organization's priceless achievements." |
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Lily Tomlin - Actor, Comedian
"After years of searching for signs of intelligent life in the universe, I found one: a $250 donation that can give a desperate child a new life." |
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Donald Trump - Entrepreneur
"The Smile Train is doing a fantastic job at enabling children to lead happy and healthy lives. Their work has had tremendous impact already, and will continue to flourish. I'm proud to endorse their efforts." |
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Bill Bradley - Former U.S. Senator
"By any measure, The Smile Train is one of the most well-managed and cost-efficient charities around. 100% of all donations go towards helping children which is really something to smile about." |
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Carly Simon - Singer, Author
"If you like kids and you like doing things that help people, I think you'd really like being part of this group. I promise it will put a smile on your face too." |
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Bradley Whitford - Actor
"As an actor, I sometimes get the opportunity to call attention to things that I believe in. Like The Smile Train. This program gives very poor children not just a new smile — but new hope and a new future." |
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Ernie Els - Professional Golfer & Three-Time Major Champion
"I can only imagine what it must mean to these children to be given the ability to smile. It's a life-changing experience. The Smile Train is a wonderful cause and I'm happy to give it my full support. These people are doing something really special for children who deserve our help." |
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Chris Meloni - Emmy-Nominated Actor, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
"As a father of 2 young children, I can only imagine the tremendous pain and heartache a cleft can cause. I'm thankful to be in a position to help these children get their smiles back." |
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Christie Brinkley - Former American Supermodel
"When you smile, the world smiles with you. Thank you Smile Train for giving so many children a whole new world of happiness." |
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Rusty Wallace - Racecar Driver
"The Smile Train gives the kids a chance for victory. From my experience on the race track it is a great feeling when there are people supporting you and The Smile Train allows that same kind of support to be felt by the kids. I am proud to be pulling for The Smile Train." |
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