Mission — Little Baby Face

Our mission

Our mission is to transform the lives of children born with debilitating facial deformities through world-class reconstructive surgery.

From single-surgery cases to multi-year treatment plans, we offer comprehensive care to all our patients, regardless of the complexity of their situation.

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Our approach

The Foundation covers costs associated with treatment, whether the case requires one surgery or ten.

Parents, guardians, or referring physicians complete a confidential online application explaining the child’s condition. Our medical team reviews the application and then gets to work on strategizing a treatment plan. Each child receives personalized and compassionate treatment.

Our services

Our story

After decades of mission trips serving children in low-income areas worldwide, Dr. Thomas Romo, LBFF Founder, was frustrated by the limited care he could provide in a short time with modest equipment.

In 2002, he founded the Little Baby Face Foundation to bring children in need from around the world to New York City, where they could receive the highest-quality, comprehensive care in state-of-the-art facilities.

Our Team

Donald Moriarty

Secretary

Don Moriarty began his career working in New York City for some of the world’s largest advertising agencies including Grey Advertising, Interpublic Group, Publicis, and Saatchi & Saatchi. His clients included Kraft/General Foods, Procter & Gamble, and the Miller Brewing Company (Miller Lite).

In 1994, Don opened his own advertising/event marketing agency with two partners in New York. Clients included Virgin Atlantic Airways, Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky, JP Morgan/Chase, and Trump International Hotel and Tower among others.

In 2005, Don sold his stake in the business and turned his attention to working with charitable organizations. In 2007, he joined the Board of Directors at the Little Babyface Foundation. He has since served as its President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Don resides in Bronxville, New York with his wife Carolyn. They have two daughters, Kathleen and Michelle.

John Campbell

Treasurer

John Campbell, a lifelong New Yorker, brings over 45 years of financial expertise to the Little Baby Face Foundation. After studying economics and earning an MBA from Wharton, John built a successful career on Wall Street before pivoting to volunteer work. He has taught economics internationally, including in Ireland, China, and Palestine.

John became a non-directed kidney donor in 2019 and now advocates for living organ donation. Serving on Little Baby Face Foundation’s board as Treasurer for nearly three years, John is dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission and supporting children in need of life-changing care.

Dr. Yick Moon Lee

Director

Dr. Yick Moon Lee earned his Medical Degree from Mount Sinai Hospital and currently manages the medical team at Chinatown Global Pediatrics P.C. in Brooklyn.

As the Director of Asian Practice Development for Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Lee is a nationally renowned pediatrician. He is also the former Medical Director of Asian Outreach Services and Associate Director of the Pediatric Inpatient Unit at Maimonides Brooklyn Infant and Children’s Hospital. A board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Lee has been recognized by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. as a Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area since 2015.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Lee serves on the CAIPA (Coalition of Asian American IPA) Board as well as FCMS (Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Society) as Treasurer. A dedicated member of both the Medical Advisory Board and the Board of Directors, Dr. Lee has contributed countless hours of time and expertise to serving children through the Little Baby Face Foundation.

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Patient stories

Transforming Faces,
Building Futures.

Dylan’s Journey with Goldenhar Syndrome and Hemifacial Microsomia

Dylan from Virginia Beach arrived at our offices for the first time in 2023. Dylan, born with Goldenhar Syndrome and hemifacial microsomia with microtia, is so inspiring because he researched and sought out help on his own.

Goldenhar Syndrome, hemifacial microsomia with microtia

Condition

Virginia Beach

Patient Origin

Seng Ly’s Journey with Venous Malformation

We want to introduce you to this sweet 3 year old boy from Cambodia, Seng Ly. He has been on quite a journey, not only traveling to New York City for the first time, but also in completely transforming his health and his face.

Venous Malformation

Condition

Cambodia

Patient Origin

Reena Returns for Venous Malformation Treatment

Reena, age 11 from the Philippines, came back to us recently to continue her treatment for the venous malformation on her lower lip, chin, gum, and tongue. Reena flew to New York City with her father for the first time in 2017 to have her first surgery with the Little Baby Face Foundation, and has had several trips back since.