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Sydney Cerveny – American University in Washington, D.C.
The Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship was awarded to Sydney Cerveny from Winchester, MA. She graduated from Austin Preparatory High School and aims to complete her doctoral studies in neuroscience and participate in research. Sydney will be attending American University in Washington, D.C. where she will major in Neuroscience. In ten years, Sydney hopes to be completing her doctoral studies in neuroscience and participating in research.
Syracuse Crunch Classic will be on April 14, 2018
This is an annual charity hockey game that raises money [...]
Syracuse Crunch Hockey Association raised $2,000
The Foundation for Faces of Children once again thanks the Parks family for their continued support through this annual fundraising event. In March, the Syracuse Crunch hockey team took to the ice for their annual “Crunch Classic” hockey game, once again donating the proceeds to the Foundation for Faces of Children.
Taylor Suffoletto – Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA
The Dr. John B. Mulliken Scholarship will be awarded to Taylor Suffoletto from Warwick, RI. Taylor will attend Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA where she will study to become a Forensic Psychologist.
Teagan Dymek – Bryant College
Dorothy MacDonald Scholarship
Thank You & Walk Photos
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2020 Paces for Faces Virtual Walk Along. Whether you are a walker/fundraiser, a donor, or a volunteer, we really appreciate your support. Check out how the walk went and see the photos.
The Power of Mind as a Tool for Coping
In the Fall of 2015, The Foundation for Faces of Children took its first step toward the goal of providing our families with programs promoting positive self-esteem and strategies for coping with anxiety. The event, “Facing the World: Optimal Strategies for Children & Families with a Facial Difference,” launched our plan to offer better psychological support to our craniofacial families. One aspect of the program highlighted techniques for focusing on mindfulness to elicit a relaxation response and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
Think positive whoever you are!
I was born with a birth defect which made everyone think that I would be weak and dying. But they were wrong; except one thing, I do have a birth defect. It makes me a very special and gifted child.
Thomas Chappuis – Johnson & Wales University
Thomas Chappuis, of Sharon, Mass., recently graduated from Sharon High School where he was active in all of his school’s drama productions — often in leading roles.