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New year, new face, same spirit: Zoey’s journey with encephalocele and cleft lip care
Seven-year-old Zoey loves school, her friends, and everything unicorn. She’s outgoing and happy and has an eye for looking her best. “She loves getting her nails done,” says her mother, Shana. “She’s straight diva.” Talking with Zoey and her mom, you can’t help but be inspired by their positive spirit, care toward others, and general ... Read More about New year, new face, same spirit: Zoey’s journey with encephalocele and cleft lip care
Weathering the storm of Apert syndrome: João’s story
After a “perfect” pregnancy in 2017, Natalia and Igor of Brazil were excited to meet their third child. They were shocked when João was whisked away moments after delivery. “Up until the day before he was born, everything seemed very normal,” says Natalia. “But once he arrived, we could see immediately that something was wrong: ... Read More about Weathering the storm of Apert syndrome: João’s story