Seventy-Five Years Ago, One Idea Changed Everything

In 1951, Dr. John M. Converse began reimagining care for people with facial differences—drawing on what he had learned treating soldiers returning from World War II. He believed care should go beyond surgery, bringing together specialists to support the whole person. With leaders like Dr. Joseph G. McCarthy and Dr. Court B. Cutting, that vision became myFace.

What started as a medical innovation grew into something deeply human.

Today, myFace is a community where a parent can find reassurance in an uncertain moment. Where a child can see someone who looks like them and feel confident. Where no one has to feel alone in their journey.

That spirit of connection, compassion, and belonging is what we celebrate as we mark 75 Years Together.

And it’s what will fill the room at this year’s gala celebration.

We are honored to welcome Tony Award-winning performer Ali Stroker as our host, whose voice and advocacy reflect the power of visibility and inclusion. We will also present the myFace Courage Award to Joe DiMeo, whose extraordinary journey following a groundbreaking face and double hand transplant is a powerful reminder of resilience and possibility.

Through powerful performances and personal storytelling, the evening will also pass the torch to members of our community, creating space for individuals to share their own voices, their own experiences, and their own definitions of what it means to be seen and heard.

As we gather, we also look ahead. With our recent expansion to Chicago, and plans to continue growing, myFace is reaching more individuals and families than ever before, ensuring that support, care, and connection are never out of reach.

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