Mia was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate in 2016. She is a bundle of energy and can spend hours drawing, coloring, painting, but most of all she loves gymnastics. Many people believe that kids like Mia only … Read More
Continuing to Shine Despite Obstacles
Vilija was diagnosed with a cleft lip and palate at 19 weeks gestation. She is now 19 years old and has undergone 10 surgeries with her most recent in 2015. She is currently preparing to undergo one final procedure—a rhinoplasty, … Read More
Bobby’s Story
Bobby was born five weeks early, and to our surprise, he was born with a cleft lip and palate. We were immediately transferred to the NICU at Hasbro Children’s Hospital to get the extra care he needed. Bobby stayed in … Read More
Mother Inspired to Help Other Children
My husband Kyle and I were delighted when we learned we were pregnant with our first child. At the time, I was a registered nurse working in the pediatric emergency department and I had just enrolled in school to become … Read More
Greg Bowden, Care Club Member Testimonial
My wife Kristen and I have three children all born with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate; two daughters ages 21 and 20 and a son who is 12. Since the very beginning, over 20 years ago, we have relied … Read More
Laura Livingood, Care Club Member Testimonial
When I was 20 weeks pregnant, my husband Matt and I had our first ultrasound. Afterward the doctor said he did not get a clear picture of the baby’s face. He encouraged me to go to the hospital to get a … Read More
ACPA’s 2020 Thrive Campaign
ACPA will host the 2020 Thrive Campaign at ACPA’s 77th Annual Meeting in Portland, OR. The Thrive Campaign is a week-long annual initiative to provide funding for ACPA programs and services that support patients affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions, … Read More
Professional Connections Make ACPA THRIVE
I have been reflecting on the power of connections since returning from ACPA’s Annual Meeting in Tucson. One of the many highlights for me is meeting new members and first-time attendees. Every year, I am struck by the energy and … Read More
ACPA Announces 2019 Thrive Campaign
We are excited to present to you ACPA’s 2019 Thrive Campaign. In alignment with ACPA’s renewed mission to create a world where people with cleft and craniofacial differences thrive, the Development Committee combined efforts with ACPA’s Board of Directors to … Read More
ACPA’s THRIVE Campaign
ACPA is excited to introduce the THRIVE campaign at ACPA’s 76th Annual Meeting in Tucson, AZ. Meeting attendees will be encouraged to support ACPA’s mission: Creating a world where people with cleft and craniofacial conditions thrive. The campaign is being … Read More
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