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cleftAdvocate
1 in every 600 births...
Did you know? Cleft lip and/or palate (orofacial clefts) are the
most common birth anomalies in the United States
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Clefts are even more prevelant in families of
Hispanic, Asian and Native American backgrounds.
Educate | Inspire | Serve | Lead
EDUCATE - cleftAdvocate and its volunteers strive to teach individuals, families and the general public about cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomlies...what to expect, what to research, what to ask their team of specialists. Get the answers you need NOW.
INSPIRE - Once well into the stage of understanding and acceptance, our members share their stories to inspire others. Become a member of the Family-to-Family Connection.
SERVE - Join us in our outreach efforts by becoming a Pathfinder outreach volunteer. Don't worry - no special skills are needed and we provide training and materials!
LEAD - Do you have a special talent? Are you driven to assist in the development and implementation of programs sponsored by cleftAdvocate? We'd love to hear from you! Write to our Executive Director today!
Are you...
...welcoming your newborn with a cleft into the world?
...considering adopting a child with a cleft, or welcoming your little one home?
...preparing for lip/nose revision or orthognathic surgery?
...living as an adult veteran of treatment?
...feeling confused by all the cleft-related terminology?
Along with a whirlwind of emotions comes the realization that there are issues to be dealt with, surgeries to be performed and adjustments to be made. cleftAdvocate is a one-stop resource for individuals with cleft lip and/or palate and their families, providing education, inspiration and understanding for dealing with the issues families face.
Whether you have questions about feeding, surgery, speech therapy, social issues or battling your insurance company, chances are you'll find all the information you need right here!
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Free Doll Surgery!
Surgery, stitches and
recovery are only temporary.
So unlike dolls or animal plush available with stitches, a Cairdeas doll has a scar exactly like its child friend!
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Your Child's Best Friend...
Cairdeas (core-diss)
is the Irish word for FRIENDSHIP
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This cleftAdvocate page was last updated 3/17/2014
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OUR CORPORATE SUPPORTERS INCLUDE...
CDW Corporation
CarePages
Chicago White Sox Charities
A Child's Voice Poetry
Genetic Alliance
Henry Schein, Inc.
Medi-Kid, Inc.
Pathfinder Foundation, IN
Special Operations Associates
Speedway Children's Charities
Did you miss our national conference? Stay tuned for 2009 NACFC details!
Healing Art with Metin Bereketli
2007 NACFC, Las Vegas, NV
2009 North American Craniofacial Family Conference (NACFC)
July 19-22, 2008 in Las Vegas! Details to come!
"What an amazing organization!"
Crystle Stewart
Miss USA 2008
Crystle Stewart, Miss USA 2008, works with cleftAdvocate to increase public awareness and acceptance of persons with congenital and acquired facial differences.
Read Crystle's comments >>>
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