Every year, more than 35,000 babies are born with a cleft in India and providing safe treatment is critical. Smile Train’s initiative towards early detection and treatment of clefts is unique and aime

In memory of her late father, on his birth anniversary, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, along with mother Vrinda Rai and adorable daughter, Aaradhya, celebrated the ‘Day of Smiles’ with Cleft Charity Smile Train India on Wednesday. The family spent time with cleft patients and encouraged them to pursue their dreams. The ‘Day of Smiles’ serves to remind people around the world how precious smiles are and the endless possibilities the power of a smile has for children with clefts.Clefts can be diagnosed as early as 20 weeks of pregnancy. Early detection can lead to better treatment.

At the event, Aishwarya said, “I am grateful to Smile Train for their efforts to make this day memorable for us. Every year, more than 35,000 babies are born with a cleft in India and providing safe treatment is critical. Smile Train’s initiative towards early detection and treatment of clefts is unique and aimed at reaching every child in need, no matter where they live. I hope all of you come together and contribute to their efforts in every way possible. Together we can help every child smile.”