myFace

Here at myFace we believe the world is stronger when everyone, no matter how they look, is valued, respected, included, and empowered to achieve their greatest potential. Individuals with craniofacial differences are no exception. We couldn't be prouder to support their journeys and are dedicated to transforming their lives.

Have you registered for #RacesForFaces yet? It's not too late to do so at racesforfaces.org! Any contribution, no matter how big or small, will help go a long way towards transforming the lives of those with craniofacial differences. We hope to see you there!

Check out this month's issue of NY Lifestyles Magazine featuring myFace! We’re immensely grateful for the opportunity to share the story of the myFace is Beautiful campaign, our organization, the reality of living with a facial difference, and the craniofacial community we’re so proud to serve every single day. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/egvuqeNn

Ask Pat Episode 5 - Why Can't My Baby Breastfeed If She Has A Cleft Palate? Pat Chibbaro has had decades of experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner and a beloved member of the myFace family. This week she explains how a baby with a cleft palate can have difficulty creating the suction necessary for breastfeeding, and provides a workaround to ensure your baby is adequately fed. Additionally, she highlights a video that can be found on the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association website that specifically covers how to feed your baby. If you have a question about craniofacial conditions and the care associated with them that you'd like to see answered, just #AskPat and comment below!

Races for Faces is an opportunity to raise funds and transform lives, and while that is a reward in and of itself, we feel your fundraising efforts should be rewarded too! Prizes will be awarded based on six categories: Top Fundraising Individual Top Fundraising Team Top Fundraising Volunteer Top Virtual Fundraiser Mightiest Team Most Spirited Team What are the mightiest and most spirited teams? The mightiest team is the biggest with the most team members. The most spirited team is the one that shows off their spirit the most on socials tagging myFace and using the hashtag #RacesForFaces. Tell us why you race for myFace! Races for Faces is almost here and there's still time to register at racesforfaces.org!

Introducing myFace’s new Senior Program Officer, Jackie Smith! In this role Jackie is steadfastly dedicated to creating and implementing dynamic programs that foster resilience, promote inclusivity, and address the unique challenges faced by children with craniofacial differences and their families. It’s through both this approach and her bilingualism in English and Spanish that has her especially excited to connect with and support Spanish-speaking families at myFace as well. Jackie is immensely committed to myFace’s mission of celebrating diversity, promoting understanding, and championing the rights of every child to thrive. Welcome to the myFace team, Jackie!

Happy #CraniofacialAcceptanceMonth from all of us here at myFace! Every one of us, regardless of how we look, is deserving of understanding, compassion, and acceptance for who we are.

Meet Annabelle, one of our Grand Marshals for this year's Races for Faces! Annabelle was born with a cleft lip and palate and has been attending Races for Faces ever since she was a baby. She's seen first-hand the impact that this event can have in raising awareness, fostering a sense of community, and ensuring that the work myFace does in providing support and healthcare to the craniofacial community can continue. This is why being a Grand Marshal means so much to her, as someone who not only has a facial difference, but has been positively shaped as a person by it. You can donate to Annabelle's team, other teams, or create your own page or team at racesforfaces.org. We can't wait to see you there! #myFace #RacesforFaces #CraniofacialAwareness #CraniofacialCommunity

Ask Pat Episode 4 - Why Did My Baby Fail Her Newborn Hearing Test? Pat Chibbaro has had decades of experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner and a beloved member of the myFace family. This week she dives into how being born with a cleft lip and palate can affect a baby's ears, as well as steps to take if your baby initially fails the newborn hearing test. Additionally, she provides a resource that can be found on myFace.org in the Transforming Lives webinar series that specifically covers management of hearing loss associated with craniofacial conditions. If you have a question about craniofacial conditions and the care associated with them that you'd like to see answered, just #AskPat and comment below! #myFace #CraniofacialAwareness #CraniofacialCommunity #HearingLoss

Races for Faces is only FOUR WEEKS AWAY! Are you excited? Two of our Grand Marshals, Logan and Leah, definitely are! Many of you may already know Logan, a talented pianist who's been performing since he was two, including at several of our myFace galas! Hear about why Races for Faces and the work that myFace does means so much to them, and consider donating to Team Logan! You can also register to the event, donate to other teams, or start your own page or team at racesforfaces.org. All of us, from Logan and Leah to the entire myFace family, can't wait to see you there!