by Wayne Brown | Dec 1, 2022 | Stories
“We got so used to Olivia’s cleft lip and since her surgery we miss her wide open smile, even though we are so happy that it is all better.” – Franche & Stefan, Gauteng
by Wayne Brown | Dec 1, 2022 | Stories
I am Melissa Pillay (27) from KNZ. I am a mum to two cleft cuties Rodrick (6) & Melisha (2) . I found out I was pregnant on 12 May 2015. At 5 months I went for an ultrasound, I found out that I was having a baby boy and his due date was my husbands birthday. The...
by Wayne Brown | Dec 1, 2022 | Stories
“My cleftie turned ten last month! Since she was old enough to understand, I have spoken to her about her cleft journey. I recall her seeing a photo of herself pre-cleft repair op, before she was able to speak properly. She looked at the pic and said “Baba lip...
by Wayne Brown | Dec 1, 2022 | Stories
Lana shows us that anything is possible. Lana was born in Gauteng with a bilateral cleft lip and palate and Goldenhar Syndrome in 2010. In 2020-2021 she did not dance due to two bone graft operations. In June 2022 after a recovery period of two and a half years, she...
by Wayne Brown | Sep 12, 2022 | Stories
You are not alone! “The Cleft Friends Whatsapp Group was my saving grace. I found out at our 20 week scan that my baby had a cleft lip and palate. I felt so depressed and helpless but it’s almost four years later. I am still so grateful for all the parents on the...
by Wayne Brown | Sep 12, 2022 | Stories
Kim Robertson Smith (CEO of Smile Foundation) and Helena Cullis (Co-founder of Cleft Friends) attended the Cleft 2022 14th International Cleft Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK from 11th-15th July. It was the first patient session to ever be included in an...
