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myFace Star, Jasmine, Shares an Original Poem with an Inspiring Message

In case you missed our post for #WorldPoetryDay, myFace Star, Jasmine Stewart, shares a poem she wrote called “Fresh Eyes” on loving the skin you’re in. a message we actively promote at myFace. Jasmine was born with a cleft lip and palate and has had several surgeries throughout her childhood

Employee Spotlight: Dina Zuckerberg Receives Prestigious ACPA Leadership Award

myFace salutes Dina Zuckerberg, myFace’s Director of Family Programs, who received the Family Services Leadership Award from the American Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) as part of their 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. Dina has often said, “I bring my life experience of growing up with a craniofacial difference to the programs

myFace Virtual Craniofacial Support Groups Ensure that Individuals and Family Members Have a Place to Turn

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

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

Free Webinars Available to All Addressing the Needs of the Craniofacial Community

In November 2020, myFace launched its Transforming Lives Webinar Series on The Difference a Craniofacial Care Team Can Make, helping families effectively navigate the selection of medical, surgical, and psychosocial specialists involved in team care and understand the questions to ask. On March 11th, we presented a new topic directed

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

Ask The Expert: Dr. Thomas Imahiyerobo

Expert cleft and craniofacial surgeon, Thomas Imahiyerobo, MD, FAAP, FACS of Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital in NYC sat down with us to answer some important questions on what an expectant parent can learn through prenatal counseling if they are expecting a child with a cleft lip and/or palate. What is

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

Spring 2021 Newsletter

Dear reader, I’m thrilled to share with you our March issue of Your Impact! Through the inspiring stories of our myFace Stars, Lily, Lizzie, Rositza and Sophia, I’m proud to demonstrate how your generous support is impacting the lives of these courageous and resilient women. I’m also excited to show