Cleft lip and palate are among the most common congenital conditions, affecting 1 in 700 babies worldwide. Yet for many, the realities of living with a cleft and the challenges families face remain widely misunderstood.
This Cleft Awareness Month, we’re taking a moment to listen, learn, and share these stories.
Dr. Skyler Chu, a San Francisco–based dentist and Alliance for Smiles volunteer, shares his personal journey of growing up with a cleft lip and palate. While he had access to the care and support he needed, his story highlights an important truth: millions of children around the world still lack access to life-changing treatment.
Watch Dr. Skyler Chu’s story: