Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, our Fall Ball was a smashing success. With over 100 guests in attendance, we had the most spectacular night at the New York Athletic Club with a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and some very beautiful speeches.
Dr. Romo and Pauline Nicholls shared a look at what we’ve been able to accomplish at the Little Baby Face Foundation over the past year, a staggering 90+ visits and surgeries. They also spoke about what’s to come and what our hopes are for the future at the Foundation.
Gracie Orton, a charismatic and bubbly 6-year-old from Oregon who has been receiving treatment at the Little Baby Face Foundation for the past couple of years with more to come for an ulcerated hemangioma and anotia, came with her mother Hilary to celebrate with us. It is no surprise that Gracie stole the spotlight immediately, tearing up the dance floor and setting the ambiance for a true party! Gracie and Hilary delivered a heartwarming speech together to share Gracie’s story and her experience at the Little Baby Face Foundation. We were so thankful that they came. The evening wouldn’t have been the same without Gracie’s sparkly presence! We’ve recently shared an update on just how transformative Gracie’s treatments have been, not only in improving her physical symptoms, but also for her self-esteem.
Anisa, whose story we shared earlier this year, was also in attendance with her mother. Looking absolutely stunning, she delivered an articulate and touching speech. We were so impressed with how beautifully she was able to speak in her second language at just 12 years old to a room full of adults. She thanked everyone for coming and introduced herself:
“My name is Anisa. I live in Queens. I am originally from Tajikistan. I was born with microtia. That means without my left ear and my ear canal is filled with bone so I have no hearing in that ear. This condition is more common than you might think. One in every 5,000 boys and one in every 7,000 girls are born with microtia. It takes two surgeries, and for me, I of course want to be able to hear, but also I don't like being teased or bullied. Oher kids can be cruel when they notice your deformity.”
She continued to explain her treatment at the Little Baby Face Foundation. “I have had stage one where the brilliant Dr. Romo took out some of my rib cartilage and carved my new ear. He then made a pocket on the side of my head. Over the last few months, it has healed and shaped into an ear. In two weeks, Dr. Kohan and Dr. Romo will implant a bone anchored hearing aid and finish the second stage of the microtia surgery. Because of all of you, I will have an ear and hear by Christmas. Thank you, the Little Baby Face Foundation has made my dreams come true.”
We are so honored to have made a difference in Gracie and Anisa’s lives, and in the lives of all the children we’ve helped over the years. The right treatment not only impacts their everyday lives, health, and functioning—it allows them to grow in confidence, provides hope and relief for their families, and gives them their lives back. Facial birth defects can rob children of their most basic functioning, including speech, hearing, vision, eating, breathing, and sleeping. It exposes them to the scrutiny and criticism not only of their peers, but of strangers. Their condition is omnipresent. Every time they go to the grocery store, for ice cream, to the movies, they face the surprised or even scornful looks of those whose paths they cross. It is a burden in every sense. A weight is lifted far beyond their physical well-being when they receive treatment. We are proud to be a part of this transformation.
Thank you to our wonderful donors and sponsors for making this all possible. We couldn’t do it without your help!
Dr. Romo and Pauline Nicholls shared a look at what we’ve been able to accomplish at the Little Baby Face Foundation over the past year, a staggering 90+ visits and surgeries. They also spoke about what’s to come and what our hopes are for the future at the Foundation.
Gracie Orton, a charismatic and bubbly 6-year-old from Oregon who has been receiving treatment at the Little Baby Face Foundation for the past couple of years with more to come for an ulcerated hemangioma and anotia, came with her mother Hilary to celebrate with us. It is no surprise that Gracie stole the spotlight immediately, tearing up the dance floor and setting the ambiance for a true party! Gracie and Hilary delivered a heartwarming speech together to share Gracie’s story and her experience at the Little Baby Face Foundation. We were so thankful that they came. The evening wouldn’t have been the same without Gracie’s sparkly presence! We’ve recently shared an update on just how transformative Gracie’s treatments have been, not only in improving her physical symptoms, but also for her self-esteem.
Anisa, whose story we shared earlier this year, was also in attendance with her mother. Looking absolutely stunning, she delivered an articulate and touching speech. We were so impressed with how beautifully she was able to speak in her second language at just 12 years old to a room full of adults. She thanked everyone for coming and introduced herself:
“My name is Anisa. I live in Queens. I am originally from Tajikistan. I was born with microtia. That means without my left ear and my ear canal is filled with bone so I have no hearing in that ear. This condition is more common than you might think. One in every 5,000 boys and one in every 7,000 girls are born with microtia. It takes two surgeries, and for me, I of course want to be able to hear, but also I don't like being teased or bullied. Oher kids can be cruel when they notice your deformity.”
She continued to explain her treatment at the Little Baby Face Foundation. “I have had stage one where the brilliant Dr. Romo took out some of my rib cartilage and carved my new ear. He then made a pocket on the side of my head. Over the last few months, it has healed and shaped into an ear. In two weeks, Dr. Kohan and Dr. Romo will implant a bone anchored hearing aid and finish the second stage of the microtia surgery. Because of all of you, I will have an ear and hear by Christmas. Thank you, the Little Baby Face Foundation has made my dreams come true.”
We are so honored to have made a difference in Gracie and Anisa’s lives, and in the lives of all the children we’ve helped over the years. The right treatment not only impacts their everyday lives, health, and functioning—it allows them to grow in confidence, provides hope and relief for their families, and gives them their lives back. Facial birth defects can rob children of their most basic functioning, including speech, hearing, vision, eating, breathing, and sleeping. It exposes them to the scrutiny and criticism not only of their peers, but of strangers. Their condition is omnipresent. Every time they go to the grocery store, for ice cream, to the movies, they face the surprised or even scornful looks of those whose paths they cross. It is a burden in every sense. A weight is lifted far beyond their physical well-being when they receive treatment. We are proud to be a part of this transformation.
Thank you to our wonderful donors and sponsors for making this all possible. We couldn’t do it without your help!
Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, our Fall Ball was a smashing success. With over 100 guests in attendance, we had the most spectacular night at the New York Athletic Club with a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and some very beautiful speeches.
Dr. Romo and Pauline Nicholls shared a look at what we’ve been able to accomplish at the Little Baby Face Foundation over the past year, a staggering 90+ visits and surgeries. They also spoke about what’s to come and what our hopes are for the future at the Foundation.
Gracie Orton, a charismatic and bubbly 6-year-old from Oregon who has been receiving treatment at the Little Baby Face Foundation for the past couple of years with more to come for an ulcerated hemangioma and anotia, came with her mother Hilary to celebrate with us. It is no surprise that Gracie stole the spotlight immediately, tearing up the dance floor and setting the ambiance for a true party! Gracie and Hilary delivered a heartwarming speech together to share Gracie’s story and her experience at the Little Baby Face Foundation. We were so thankful that they came. The evening wouldn’t have been the same without Gracie’s sparkly presence! We’ve recently shared an update on just how transformative Gracie’s treatments have been, not only in improving her physical symptoms, but also for her self-esteem.
Anisa, whose story we shared earlier this year, was also in attendance with her mother. Looking absolutely stunning, she delivered an articulate and touching speech. We were so impressed with how beautifully she was able to speak in her second language at just 12 years old to a room full of adults. She thanked everyone for coming and introduced herself:
“My name is Anisa. I live in Queens. I am originally from Tajikistan. I was born with microtia. That means without my left ear and my ear canal is filled with bone so I have no hearing in that ear. This condition is more common than you might think. One in every 5,000 boys and one in every 7,000 girls are born with microtia. It takes two surgeries, and for me, I of course want to be able to hear, but also I don't like being teased or bullied. Oher kids can be cruel when they notice your deformity.”
She continued to explain her treatment at the Little Baby Face Foundation. “I have had stage one where the brilliant Dr. Romo took out some of my rib cartilage and carved my new ear. He then made a pocket on the side of my head. Over the last few months, it has healed and shaped into an ear. In two weeks, Dr. Kohan and Dr. Romo will implant a bone anchored hearing aid and finish the second stage of the microtia surgery. Because of all of you, I will have an ear and hear by Christmas. Thank you, the Little Baby Face Foundation has made my dreams come true.”
We are so honored to have made a difference in Gracie and Anisa’s lives, and in the lives of all the children we’ve helped over the years. The right treatment not only impacts their everyday lives, health, and functioning—it allows them to grow in confidence, provides hope and relief for their families, and gives them their lives back. Facial birth defects can rob children of their most basic functioning, including speech, hearing, vision, eating, breathing, and sleeping. It exposes them to the scrutiny and criticism not only of their peers, but of strangers. Their condition is omnipresent. Every time they go to the grocery store, for ice cream, to the movies, they face the surprised or even scornful looks of those whose paths they cross. It is a burden in every sense. A weight is lifted far beyond their physical well-being when they receive treatment. We are proud to be a part of this transformation.
Thank you to our wonderful donors and sponsors for making this all possible. We couldn’t do it without your help!
Dr. Romo and Pauline Nicholls shared a look at what we’ve been able to accomplish at the Little Baby Face Foundation over the past year, a staggering 90+ visits and surgeries. They also spoke about what’s to come and what our hopes are for the future at the Foundation.
Gracie Orton, a charismatic and bubbly 6-year-old from Oregon who has been receiving treatment at the Little Baby Face Foundation for the past couple of years with more to come for an ulcerated hemangioma and anotia, came with her mother Hilary to celebrate with us. It is no surprise that Gracie stole the spotlight immediately, tearing up the dance floor and setting the ambiance for a true party! Gracie and Hilary delivered a heartwarming speech together to share Gracie’s story and her experience at the Little Baby Face Foundation. We were so thankful that they came. The evening wouldn’t have been the same without Gracie’s sparkly presence! We’ve recently shared an update on just how transformative Gracie’s treatments have been, not only in improving her physical symptoms, but also for her self-esteem.
Anisa, whose story we shared earlier this year, was also in attendance with her mother. Looking absolutely stunning, she delivered an articulate and touching speech. We were so impressed with how beautifully she was able to speak in her second language at just 12 years old to a room full of adults. She thanked everyone for coming and introduced herself:
“My name is Anisa. I live in Queens. I am originally from Tajikistan. I was born with microtia. That means without my left ear and my ear canal is filled with bone so I have no hearing in that ear. This condition is more common than you might think. One in every 5,000 boys and one in every 7,000 girls are born with microtia. It takes two surgeries, and for me, I of course want to be able to hear, but also I don't like being teased or bullied. Oher kids can be cruel when they notice your deformity.”
She continued to explain her treatment at the Little Baby Face Foundation. “I have had stage one where the brilliant Dr. Romo took out some of my rib cartilage and carved my new ear. He then made a pocket on the side of my head. Over the last few months, it has healed and shaped into an ear. In two weeks, Dr. Kohan and Dr. Romo will implant a bone anchored hearing aid and finish the second stage of the microtia surgery. Because of all of you, I will have an ear and hear by Christmas. Thank you, the Little Baby Face Foundation has made my dreams come true.”
We are so honored to have made a difference in Gracie and Anisa’s lives, and in the lives of all the children we’ve helped over the years. The right treatment not only impacts their everyday lives, health, and functioning—it allows them to grow in confidence, provides hope and relief for their families, and gives them their lives back. Facial birth defects can rob children of their most basic functioning, including speech, hearing, vision, eating, breathing, and sleeping. It exposes them to the scrutiny and criticism not only of their peers, but of strangers. Their condition is omnipresent. Every time they go to the grocery store, for ice cream, to the movies, they face the surprised or even scornful looks of those whose paths they cross. It is a burden in every sense. A weight is lifted far beyond their physical well-being when they receive treatment. We are proud to be a part of this transformation.
Thank you to our wonderful donors and sponsors for making this all possible. We couldn’t do it without your help!