Renee
Renee’s story is one of resilience, courage and the transformative power of specialized medical care. Born with frontonasal dysplasia and craniofacial dysostosis, Renee faced numerous challenges from the moment she entered the world.
Renee’s story is one of resilience, courage and the transformative power of specialized medical care. Born with frontonasal dysplasia and craniofacial dysostosis, Renee faced numerous challenges from the moment she entered the world.
20-year-old Avante lives in Chicago and suffered from a genetic response to a bug bite called Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome. A condition that creates swelling in the face or scalp.
Katia was born with microtia coupled with Goldenhar Syndrome on the left side of her face. Microtia is a birth defect where the exterior part of the ear is underdeveloped.
Andrea was born with a hemangioma covering the entire right side of her face, commonly known as the port wine stain.
Callie was born with large red lumps covering the lower part of her face – a condition called hemangiomas which is caused by growth of excess blood vessels.
Fleur Ange was born a normal, but premature, little girl to a young, newlywed couple in Vietnam. Soon however, her life would change dramatically.
Joan suffers from Treacher Collins syndrome, a genetic birth defect that is characterized by downward slanting eyes, small lower jaw and malformed or missing ears.