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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

Jeff Smith hosts 8th annual Races for Faces

Special thank you to Channel 7 Eyewitness News meteorologist, Jeff Smith, for hosting our 8th Annual Races for Faces on Saturday, September 26th, where close to 400 individuals came together virtually to celebrate differences, promote acceptance and bring awareness to the craniofacial community. Thanks to your generosity, we raised more

Races for Faces 2020

Contact: Stephanie Paul Phone: 917-922-5421 Email: Stephanie@myFace.org www.myFace.org Click here to download this press release as a PDF. NEW YORK, NY, September 22, 2020 – myFace, a leading nonprofit focused on providing comprehensive care, education, and information to help people with craniofacial differences lead full and productive lives, will host

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

Summer 2020 Newsletter

You can download a digital version of our summer newsletter here. 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

Advocating For Your Child

Child Advocacy Webinar Lilliana Diaz-Pedrosa, Esq., Advocates for Children of NY Director, AFC Parent Center, gives an informative webinar on Advocating for your Child During the Homeschool Environment. Download Workshop

Baby Eilis has a new smile….all because of people like you.

Don’t miss your last chance to donate by midnight on May 17 to our Match Grant Challenge and double your impact. But first, please read this special story from one of our cleft patients’ moms. It will inspire you, warm your heart, and show you the impact YOUR gift can have!

Eating Healthy In Times of COVID-19

Eating Health In Times of COVID-19 Deborah Malkoff-Cohen, Registered Dietitian at the myFace Center for Craniofacial Care, at NYU Langone Health, provides useful tips and information on eating healthy for you and your family during this challenging time. She also addresses common feeding concerns that you may have for your

Self Care in Times of COVID-19

Self Care in Times of COVID-19 Dr. Aileen Blitz, Team Psychologist, myFace Center for Craniofacial Care NYU Langone Health, gives an informative webinar and Q&A on useful tips and ideas about how to help cope during this challenging time with resilience, positive thinking and action. Download Workshop Additional Resources Coronavirus

Families in Crisis Need Your Help Today.

With the world turned upside down in just a few weeks, I need to ask you for your support. Many of the myFace craniofacial families have been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis and are experiencing tremendous financial stress. Some have recently lost their jobs. Two-thirds of the families we