Seventy-Five Years Ago, One Idea Changed Everything In 1951, Dr. John M. Converse began reimagining care for people with facial differences—drawing on what he had learned treating soldiers returning from World War II. He believed care should go beyond surgery, bringing together specialists to support the whole person. With leaders
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myFace minute: Happenings October – December 2025
myFace’s “Through My Lens” Photo Exhibition Puts Craniofacial Community in Focus myFace proudly hosted the Through My Lens photo gallery exhibit at the Positive Exposure Gallery in New York City. The event showcased powerful photography and deeply personal narratives from individuals and families affected by craniofacial differences. Contents Photos were
myFace minute: Happenings July – September 2025
Races for Faces: A Community in Motion myFace’s 13 Annual Races for Faces—a fun-filled 5K walk and community celebration with music, raffles, a carnival, prizes and by popular demand the return of the beloved cleft puppies. Contents Summer Martin and Team Cat Hat Lead the Charge—And They Want YOU to
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MYFACE COMMUNITY FROM WILLIAM S. VILLAFRANCO, PRESIDENT OF MYFACE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
When Saturday Night Live aired “The Anomalous Man” skit in which writers portrayed a man with extreme facial difference as a comedic device linked to hideous behavior, my first reaction was outrage and a desire to lash out. It would certainly have made me feel better to be reactive in
Winter 2024 Newsletter
Please enjoy our latest edition of our myFace | YOUR IMPACT newsletter where the stories and experiences within our community come to life – thanks to your unwavering support. Winter 2024 Newsletter
Summer 2024 Camps for the Craniofacial Community
FREE Summer Camps 1) Flying Horse Farms (Ohio; June 17-22) Flying Horse Farms Flying Horse Farms is a medical specialty camp that provides healing, transformative experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families – free of charge. Campers range from 7-21 and have diagnoses including cancer, heart conditions, rheumatologic
Summer 2023 Newsletter
Click here to download the PDF version of the newsletter. Dear Reader, We are excited to commemorate September’s Craniofacial Acceptance Month through this issue of the myFace | YOUR IMPACT newsletter! This newsletter is an important opportunity for us to illustrate not only the resilience, strength, and beauty of
Craniofacial Representation in Media
Representation matters, and allows members of the craniofacial community to feel seen, heard, and accepted. To that end, we are pleased to share that on March 10th, 2023, Disney Junior released a new Firebuds episode entitled “Cleft Hood.” “Cleft Hood” introduces Castor, a vehicle character born with a cleft hood. The episode was
Winter 2023 Newsletter
Click here to download the PDF version of the newsletter. Dear Reader, Happy New Year! As we enter 2023, I reflect with gratitude on how much you make possible. In this issue of the myFace | YOUR IMPACT newsletter, we aim to showcase how your support makes a critical difference
myFace featured in Helen Journal, November 2022
Thank you to our friends at Helen Journal for featuring myFace in their November 2022 issue. Part of our mission at myFace is to raise awareness for the craniofacial community, and opportunities like this allow us to reach new audiences and bring attention to the experiences of individuals with facial
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