CleftProud

CleftProud is the first-ever app of its kind. This app helps anyone affected by Cleft Lip and Palate to gain the needed information to navigate life with a Cleft, in addition to providing a community for anyone affected to share, connect and support each other. And we are actually the largest community there is for anyone affected by Cleft Lip and Palate.

What We Do

CleftProud is a supportive and inclusive community and resource for anyone affected by Cleft Lip and Palate. We assist those affected by offering easily accessible information. We raise awareness for Cleft Lip and Palate. We hold events where those affected can connect with one another. We give annual college scholarships to those affected. And we strive to help those affected become proud of who they are and what they look like (to become CleftProud).

Why We Began

After his most major surgery related to his cleft, our Founder, Henry Baddour, searched for a resource for people like him but he came up empty. All he found were resources for parents of children affected but nothing for those children when they grew up. In that moment, he knew he had to do something because he didn't want anyone else to feel the same way he did. He decided he would name the organization CleftProud because he not only wanted to bring people together but wanted to empower them as well. Since 2015, CleftProud has grown to be the largest resource of its kind with over 80,000 members in more than 100 countries!

We hope you can join us and become CleftProud too!

- The CleftProud Team