Learn about what it is like to live with a craniofacial condition through two brothers, Jaimeson and Andy, and how it has shaped their world views and dreams for the future.
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Girl Scout Gold Award: Kindness is Contagious
We are so proud of myFace star Sara Pollak, please watch her project for her Girl Scout Gold Award and remember, to always choose kind!
Races for Faces: A Walk to Empower the Craniofacial Community
This casual 2K Walk is a perfect time for people to do something meaningful while having fun with friends and family. With a route along the scenic Riverside Park, it gave us a greater amount of visibility and raise awareness for the craniofacial community.
myFace Champions: Care, Compassion & Community Thanks to your Support!
Thank you to our our followers for helping us reach over 20,000 likes! With your continued support, we are able to meet the surgical and psychosocial needs of our patients and families by giving them access to comprehensive and highly personalized team care at The myFace Center at the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center (formerly the IRPS).
Family Spotlight: Father’s Day Edition 2017
In honor of Father’s Day, we want to recognize awesome fathers everywhere; in particular we would like to highlight Bruce Klein, proud and dedicated father of Hannah. Hannah was born with Treacher Collins syndrome 13 years ago and has undergone over 20 surgeries.
R.J Palacio’s next chapter: We’re all Wonders
R.J. Palacio extends the ever-important message of kindness, tolerance, and empathy to younger children through Auggie’s voice. The night of Palacio’s book party for her 5 Year Anniversary of Wonder and the release of her new children’s picture book, We’re All Wonders, was exhilarating. The event venue was decorated with the the internationally beloved novel, Wonder, the treasured collection of companion stories, Auggie & Me, and the inspirational 365 Days of Wonder.
Better Hearing and Speech Month
My name is Shelley Cohen, I am the cleft and craniofacial teams’ speech-language pathologist (SLP) and the cleft team and ear, nose and throat clinic coordinator. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. It’s a great time to remind you about the importance of an annual hearing test with a visit to a pediatric Otorhinolaryngologist or Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist.
The 2017 myFace Gala: A Remarkable Celebration you won’t want to miss!
This year’s Gala marks a milestone as we celebrate 65 years of care, compassion and community. Get ready to dine and dance at The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers as we celebrate with special musical performances featuring The Groove Society and myFace patients!
Honor Three Extraordinary Women at The 2017 myFace Gala
We are thrilled to honor three extraordinary women – Patricia Chibbaro, Margy Maroutsis and Jodie Berlin Morrow for their decades of enhancing the lives of myFace patients!
A Day In My Life
I actually have 2 holes in my body that most kids don’t have. There’s the stomach one, and I have one in my throat, too. They call it a Trach, which is short for tracheostomy.
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By making a donation to myFace, you enable us to continue our mission of providing quality comprehensive craniofacial care and support, as well as education and information that empower patients, families and the greater craniofacial community, enabling them to lead full and productive lives.