What are orofacial clefts (OFCs)? Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are a group of birth anomalies which occur during fetal development, and refer to cleft lips, palates (the roof of the mouth), or a combination of both. When in the womb, the lip and mouth both form during the first trimester (CDC). Depending on the individual, both...
We are very honored to be featured in the December 2022 edition of the Rotary Zone 34 Newsletter! Thank you to Tina Fischlin for all of your hard work in this zone!
SF acknowledges July’s Cleft Awareness Month On July 30th, 2019, San Francisco City Hall is lit with Alliance for Smiles’ colors to mark the end of July’s Cleft Awareness Month. As a tribute to the end of July’s Cleft Awareness Month, San Francisco City Hall was lighted in purple, Alliance for Smiles’ principal logo color....
Viva Fifty posted an interview with Alison Healy today and was asked questions about Alliance for Smiles and their mission to provide free cleft lip and palate surgeries all over the world. “All over the world children born with cleft lip and palate anomalies suffer physically and emotionally. They may become malnourished and are prone...
