Kristin's "Virtual" Marine Corps Marathon

Hayden December 2003Hayden Spring 2004Hayden Born: 12-23-03

I have decided to fundraise for Smile Train to help provide smiles to children in need. Smile Train is an international children’s charity with a sustainable approach to a single, solvable problem: cleft lip and palate.

As you may already know, my son Hayden was born with a cleft lip and palate. Fortunately we have the advantage of easy access to good medical care and Hayden has been able to get numerous surgeries as well as other complimentary care. I am proud to say that Hayden is a healthy16 year old who just got his driver'slicense, plays baseball, loves the Washington Nationals, does quite well in school and has a terrific sense of humor.

However, unlike Hayden, many children with clefts around the world live in isolation, but more importantly, have difficulty eating, breathing, hearing, and speaking. Cleft surgery is a safe, permanent solution with an immediate impact. Smile Train’s sustainable model provides training, funding, and resources to empower local doctors in 70+ countries to provide these lifesaving surgeries and other essential cleft care 100%-free, in their own communities.

Thank you for supporting my fundraiser for Smile Train – together we can change the world one smile at a time! 

With Gratitude, Kristin 

H & Me Spring '20July 31st - H & sibs threw me a surprise backyard bday party :-)!H, sibs & their DadHayden big bro Sam and lil sis Abby 2007