Whenever I mention a Cleft Lip and Palate to someone I get a mixture of responses – some people know what they are, others have never heard of it. So I thought I would include some information on what Clefts are. What is a cleft lip and palate? During the early...

Welcome to July, National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month! I will be doing several things this month to bring awareness to Clefts and Craniofacial issues. This is the first of many posts. Miles for Smiles In June, I signed up to raise money for...

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month and I’ve started doing a series of videos on YouTube about Clefts. What is a cleft? One of the most common types of birth defects in the United States, affecting 1 in 600 births. During formation of a...