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
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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
The myFace Support System: Along the Journey of Thousands of Children Like Didi Diallo and Samara Bacchus
myFace was featured in an article in the most recent issue of The Aesthetic Guide, entitled: “The myFace Support System: Along the Journey of Thousands of Children Like Didi Diallo and Samara Bacchus.” Thank you to The Aesthetic Guide & Informa Markets for including myFace and helping us raise awareness
Dina Zuckerberg is a guest on “A Cup of Java with Dr. Nava” podcast
Dina Zuckerberg, Director of Family Programs at myFace, was interviewed by Dr. Nava Silton on her podcast, A Cup of Java With Dr. Nava. In the episode, “Understanding Craniofacial Difference with myFace’s Dina Zuckerberg,” Dina shares about her experiences growing up with a unilateral cleft lip and hearing loss in
How one mother’s journey with a child who has craniofacial differences led to the creation of “My Heart Books”
My sweet, beautiful, feisty 14-year-old son Brandon started his life with a lot of love – but also complications, and a multitude of surgeries. Not only was Brandon born premature at 30 weeks, weighing just 2lbs, 10ozs – but he also had a rare genetic condition called MED13L. This condition
“The Mac Attack with Awesome Sauce” Is More Than Just A Delicious Burger…It’s An Awesome Way To Give Back To The Community
See full PRWeb Release Here NEW YORK, August 31 2022 The mission of Handcraft Burgers & Brew goes beyond providing New York City with delicious, hand-crafted, and fresh gourmet burgers and craft beers – one of their core values is also giving back to the community. Each month, they feature a different
Media Planet feature: How to Be an “Upstander” for Those With Facial Differences
myFace community member Charmaine Cooper was featured in the Future of Personal Health, a Mediaplanet site focusing on health insights and news, patient stories, and the latest in diagnostic and treatment options. In this interview, Charmaine opens up about her experience growing up with Treacher Collins Syndrome and how that
Media Planet feature: Helping Those With Facial Differences Recognize Their Beauty and Power
myFace community member Naomi Hadar (Levenshtein) was featured in the Future of Personal Health, a Mediaplanet site focusing on health insights and news, patient stories, and the latest in diagnostic and treatment options. In this interview, Naomi opens up about her experiences with Van der Woude Syndrome, cleft lip, and
Media Planet feature: When Meeting Those With Facial Differences, “Choose Kind”
myFace Star Nicholas Zollo wrote a piece for the Future of Personal Health, a Mediaplanet site focusing on health insights and news, patient stories, and the latest in diagnostic and treatment options. In his piece, Nicholos writes about his experience of living with a cleft lip and palate, and the
