AboutFace is a Canadian registered charity founded in 1985.[1] AboutFace is the only Canadian charity dedicated to providing support and programs to individuals with facial disfiguration, and their families.[2]

Since its creation, AboutFace has aided individuals with a facial disfigurement via a network of cleft, craniofacial and specialty teams and clinics. Following initial treatment, it offers an ongoing system of speakers, presenters[3] and camps[4] for youth, ages 10 to 18, who have a facial difference. The overall educational program was created by Paul Stanley,[5] of the rock band Kiss, who was born with an ear deformity.

AboutFace has since gained chapters and is mentioned in US government resource lists.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Database record in Revenue Canada – Reg. No. 12676 1410 RR0001
  2. ↑ "History and Milestones". Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  3. ↑ PILEGGI, ANNA. "Article – making faces". Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  4. ↑ "Kids with facial disfigurements confront cruelty with courage". Canada.com. CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc. 5 September 2008. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  5. ↑ Dooley, Danette. "only skin deep". The Telegram. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  6. ↑ "Craniofacial Disorders". Archived from the original on 12 July 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  7. ↑ "AboutFace". U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Archived from the original on 9 May 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2011.


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