Air Force pilot Jeremy Hough, his wife, Kelly and their teen daughters, Campbell and Caroline, are embarking on an ambitious, country-wide journey.
Between Sept. 11 – Oct. 31, the family will run a 5K in each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.
The adventure, “Miles for Smiles: Run 50 Strong,” is aimed at raising awareness for the cleft community, connecting with other cleft-affected families, and supporting Smile Train , the world’s largest cleft-focused nonprofit.
“My daughter Campbell was born with a cleft. She was fortunate enough to receive some of the best care in the United States,” said Jeremy. “We know that too many children around the world don’t have access to proper high-quality cleft care. We’re running to help make a difference.”
Clefts are the most common facial difference worldwide, affecting approximately 1 in 700 babies. The condition can make it difficult to speak, eat, hear, and breathe.
Campbell is the inspiration for her family teaming up with Smile Train – a global organization that has supported 2 million free cleft surgeries.