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If you've been keeping track of the advocacies of current Miss Universe PiaWurtzbach, then "Smile Train" should sound familiar. Smile Train is one ofthe newest charity partners of the Miss Universe Organization. The globalprogram sponsors surgeries for youth with cleft palates, giving them thecon�dence to succeed in their future ambitions. 

So despite their busy schedules, Pia and several of the Miss Universe 2016candidates found time to visit Smile Train bene�ciaries at local partner hospitalOur Lady of Peace Hospital in Parañaque on Friday, January 20th. The

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Miss U Candidates Raise Awareness ForCleft Palate Surgery'Smile Train' is one of Pia Wurtzbach's advocacies, and it ensures that every child born with a cleft lip orpalate can lead a full and productive life.by Andie EstellaJan 23, 2017

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candidates from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, GreatBritain, Indonesia, Tanzania, Vietnam, and the U.S. spent part of theirmorning entertaining a happy group of kids.

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Today I was one of the selected finalists that had the chance to visit 'Our lady ofpeace' hospital and see the amazing work that Smile Train do. Smile train are anorganisation and charity that provide corrective surgery to children with cleft lipsand palates. Meet my little friend Von, he is eight years old and one of thechildren that have had palate surgery. #MissUniverseGB #MissUniverse#Smiletrain @smiletrain @missuniversegreatbritain @missuniverse

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The #missuniverse2016 delegates shown leaving a hospital in Parañaque Citywhere a #SmileTrain event was held. #65thmissuniverse #missuniverse#confidentlybeautiful Ct:@abbeytine

Later in the morning, the women joined candidates from China, the DominicanRepublic, Haiti, India, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, and the U.S. Virgin Islandsat the Conrad Hotel, where Smile Train bene�ciaries performed two dances forthe ladies, with some of the candidates joining in on the fun!

   

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The youth then spent some one-on-one time with the beauty queens anddiscussed how they overcame bullying, and took the time to create their ownsashes for future crowning moments. Here are several of the inspiringmessages the Miss Universe contestants had to say.

Miss Universe China, Li Zhenying: "You must believe yourself—you can makeyour dreams come true." 

Miss Universe Haiti, Raquel Pelissier: "It was so inspiring to see peopleovercoming their struggles. I feel like we're in this together. Use that smileeveryday and you'll not only feel happier, but make others around you happy."

Miss Universe Mexico, Kristal Silva: "I feel fortunate to be in this position, tohave this title—a platform to speak for other people. It's important for usbeauty queens to speak because people listen to us and we need to takeadvantage of that. There are a lot of programs that need our help and we needto do something."

Miss Universe Myanmar, Htet Htet Htun: "If you have a dream, don't let themstop you. Keep going. The di�culties make you stronger."

   

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"No matter what, just pray and pray and God will give you what you want in theright time, just don't lose hope"....-Jihan (Miss U Candidate Tanzania), thank youfor inspiring us and sharing your story too, loveyah ����#ncfphilippinespatient #smiletrain #missuniverseNCF

   

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Kathy is 17, a student and a great choreographer. She was born with Cleft lip andshe has had 3 surgeries and some more to go. She wants to be an accountant,and above all she puts all her trust in God. She is absolutely amazing@_puzzykathe_ ���� love you girlll! Watch out for her dance video ��#SmileTrain #MissUniverse #MissUniverseNigeria2016

   

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�❤� I had the joy of meeting Rojan, a 31 year old Smile Train patient, andlistening to his POWERFUL story about how with the help of #SmileTrain heovercame bullying and pursued his dream of becoming a triathlete ���� andbicycle mechanic. What's his number one goal in life? Being the #1 Father in theUniverse to his two beautiful children!!! It's real moments like this when we reachout and connect with one another on a personal level about the challenges we'vefaced in our lives and how we've overcome them that makes life worthwhile.Rojan and I live on opposite sides of the world, but we are all humans goingthrough and sharing this journey of life together. �� I am so proud to be a partof two organizations (@MissUniverse + @SmileTrain) whose missions are toEMPOWER people around the world to be Confidently Beautiful. ��✨#MissUniverseUSVI #RoadToMissUniverse2016 #CarolynCarter#ConfidentlyBeautiful #MissUniverse2016

Miss Universe Argentina, Estefanía Bernal: "While we were at the hospital thismorning, it was so wonderful to see these children smile with such con�dence.This is an amazing organization for doing such work for children."

   

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Miss Universe Tanzania, Jihan Dimack: "They've been through so much. Theirstories are quite sad but inspiring. I learned so much from these girls, the factthat they didn't give up is inspiring as well. I loved the experience, it wasamazing."

Miss Universe Brazil, Raissa Santana: "It was incredible the experience I hadwith the kids. It was wonderful to see the Philippines have an organization likethis, to help the underprivileged kids. It was very ful�lling to be a part of this."

Miss Universe China, Li Zhenying: "I hope that we can help many other peoplethrough Smile Train. We use our beauty to let more people know that there aremany people who need help. I feel happy to help others, and today when I metthe patients I told them 'you're lucky. Believe in yourself, because your dreamswill come true.'"

Miss Universe Colombia, Andrea Tovar: "For me [Smile Train] is magni�cent.If they can transform a life with only our presence, with the work of all thesepeople, they are really doing a great job. They are giving inclusion, startingwith a single person, with a single smile. I believe that is the �rst part,inclusion to transform the world. Thank you Smile Train for making me a partof this experience."

Miss Dominican Republic, Sal Garcia: "I am pleased to be able to assist SmileTrain, because the most important thing in life is to have con�dence. Withcon�dence we're able to achieve whatever we wish, and this organization givescon�dence to the children. I congratulate Smile Train because they give smilesto people, and everyone knows that with a smile you can conquer the world."

Miss Universe Great Britain, Jaime-Lee Faulkner: "I was lucky enough to go tothe hospital today and meet a little 8-year old boy called Von. His smile is oneof the best smiles I've ever seen. It was my �rst time working with Smile Train,but this is something I'm going to continue to do back home as soon as I arriveback in London."

Miss Universe Haiti, Raquel Pelissier: "No matter who you are, you can face thesame struggles and challenges. We have our own history and past, but what isimportant is you put that behind you. I can smile because I overcame mystruggles. Today they can smile because they overcame theirs."

   

 

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Miss Universe Nigeria, Unoaku Anyadike: "To all of the children out there,there is so much hope for you. Rise up to your problems. Whatever you think,whatever you dream, whatever you think you can achieve—do not let anybodytell you that you cannot do it. You can do it. Stand up, �ght, and go for it.There's so much out there, there's so much to be happy about, always put asmile on your face."

Miss Universe India, Roshmitha Harimurthy: "We shouldn't take this [smile]for granted. There are many people who su�er, and it's not easy. They gothrough isolation in society, and Smile Train is one organization that can helpall of these people gain back their smiles. So all it takes is a surgery, and whatwe need to do is spread awareness. This organization is there for the peoplewho need it. It's a solvable problem so let's solve it soon."

Miss Universe Mexico, Kristal Silva: "I had the opportunity to work with SmileTrain in my country, and now I'm in the Philippines to share this message. Itry to share my experiences, because before I had no con�dence in myself. NowI can prove that I have 'it,' and they can do the same. They can see the futureand they don't have limitations."

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Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands, Carolyn Carter: "I am Native American andI've worked with Navajo nations with Smile Train in New Mexico. I visited thePhilippines and we had a fundraiser where we raised enough funds to provide47 children with cleft surgery—so maybe some of those funds went to some of

   

 

 

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the people I met today. I want to thank Smile Train for empowering men,women, and children around the world to believe in themselves and to knowthat they are con�dently beautiful and that they can achieve all of theirdreams."

Miss Universe USA, Deshauna Barber: "It was a true pleasure to speak with thechildren, I think it is so important to make sure that we instill con�dence inour children now. Under 10 years old is a very impactful time in a child's life, itreally focuses on what their personality is going to be like and what they canget self-conscious about, like a cleft lip or palate. It can really impact howsuccessful they are in their adulthood. It is so incredibly important what SmileTrain is doing, and I'm so happy they're in over 180 countries."

Miss Universe Organization CEO Paula Shugart: "Everyone deserves the right tohave a smile. The one thing I got out of today, talking to the women—theydon't necessarily know, the word isn't out there. I'm asking all of you to getthe word out. It takes a village: we're all working together, we're raisingawareness, we're raising money. If one woman learns that her baby has hope,that's because of you. If you're very far away, Philippine Airlines has afoundation and will absolutely get your child to a place where they do surgery.No matter how far away you are, just respond, get to Smile Train."

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For more information about Smile Train's global e�orts and to make adonation, please visit smiletrain.org.

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