Smile Pinki & Starfish House

My sister Anna has two sons who were born with cleft lips and palettes. I really admire all that she has done to educate herself and to support other cleft-affected families. She has created a blog for families of cleft-affected children.

She was really excited when Smile Pinki won the Oscar for short documentary. Watch it here!

She has also shared amazing stories from her friend Amanda in China, who, to quote Anna, "has devoted her life to taking care of abandoned babies in China with special needs. She has a foster home (her very own apartment as well as a neighboring apartment) and currently has 30 babies living with her (can you imagine!), all with special needs ranging from cleft lip palates to spina bifida and heart problems." Amanda has a blog, too, where you can read more.