Our myFace Parent, Adult, and Adolescent Support Groups are a cornerstone of the help myFace offers to the craniofacial community. These groups meet on Zoom regularly throughout the month, and are designed to provide guidance, counsel and community for those living with craniofacial conditions and their families. Because of our
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The myFace Wonder Project Gains Momentum: 10,000 Students Reached
The myFace Wonder Project re-launched in February and gained quick momentum and rapid recognition as schools all over the country – California, Iowa, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, and New York – have registered to choose kindness. While myFace is continuing to recruit schools to participate, New York City Public schools were
myFace Star, high-school junior, award-winning photographer with an important message of resilience and hope
My name is Lizzie, and I was born with grade 3 microtia and aural atresia, which means I do not have an inner or outer ear. I had my first surgery at 3 to widen my right ear canal, followed by ear reconstruction on my left side at age 10
“The myFace Apartment Has Become Our Home Away From Home”
Providing complimentary accommodations to out-of-town families seeking craniofacial treatment in NYC is one of the many important services myFace offers to families. We work directly with our families on securing the reservations and making sure they have everything they need once they arrive to make their stay as comfortable, and
myFace Star, Lily, Pursues Her Passion and Dream While Always Giving Back
Lily is a very talented, passionate and determined young woman. She doesn’t just reach for the moon, but for the stars and galaxies beyond! However, since she’s also quite modest, we felt we needed to showcase just who this special high school senior is. Lily was born with a unilateral
myFace Adult Support Group to Launch a Podcast Series
Dina Zuckerberg, myFace Director of Family Programs, is working closely with members of the Adult Support Group to create and launch a unique Podcast Series in 2021. This series will inform and educate the general public about craniofacial differences and address the issues those with facial differences deal with as
Our Donors Make it Possible
Working in collaboration with a fellow nonprofit, Welcome Baby, myFace will launch in 2021 a new program to provide Newborn Craniofacial Care Kits to mothers, containing the items they’ll need for their child in the first four weeks of life. The kit will have items such as a layette, baby
Thank you for allowing myFace to be Naomi’s second family.
“When I think of myFace, the first words that come to mind are acceptance and community. No matter where you’re from, who you are or what craniofacial condition you have, you have a place with myFace!” – Naomi Twenty-one-year-old Naomi was born with Van Der Woude Syndrome, which resulted in
Craniofacial Introduction Letter to a new school
The more education and knowledge we impart, the more understanding and compassion we can achieve for those with differences. The following letter, written by myFace Star, Kiran‘s mom, is a must read. It introduces Kiran, who was born with Goldenhar Syndrome, to his new schoolmates, encouraging candor and dialogue. Moving to the area
Thank You For Bringing Alonso’s Smile To Life
Alonso is the youngest of a loving, close knit family of 5 who came to the US from the Dominican Republic in 2015 when he was just a baby. Born with Crouzon Syndrome, he was later diagnosed with Craniosynostosis – two craniofacial conditions that resulted in the bones of his
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