This year's event, with the theme "Face to Face" celebrated resilience and bold personal stories
Smile Train hosted Cleft Con India 2024, the third annual gathering of cleft-affected individuals in Chennai. This year's event, with the theme "Face to Face" celebrated resilience and bold personal stories.
One of the key highlights of the event was the presence of the actor, Ashwin Kkumar who shared his powerful story of overcoming challenges due to his cleft and building his own identity as an actor.
Mamta Carroll, Senior Vice President and Regional Director – Asia, Smile Train said, "Cleft Con India is a platform for cleft-affected individuals to showcase their remarkable stories and inspire others. This year’s theme 'Face to Face' has brought together some inspiring individuals who have quite candidly shared their emotions and journeys with the community. Through this platform, Smile Train fosters a vibrant community where every individual feels seen, heard, and genuinely supported. I take immense pride in seeing the way this community is growing. This event has been pivotal in uniting us and highlighting the profound impact of empathy and solidarity."
