Is there a world cleft day ????

[Mum from down under]

Some time ago I was surfing the net & though I came across information that said November 5Th or 7Th was yellow ribbon day raising money for cleft bubs. Can anyone help Being from a remote location I have opened peoples eyes about clefts and would love to support such a day as we do with many other causes. Please drop me a line if any of you know.

Cheers

Trish

[gregory]

Trish,

I do not know of a World Cleft Day or of any motion to establish a cleft day in any country.

If you came across such information, can you please forward the links?

THanks,
Gregory (9yoB, PRS)

[Mum from down under]

Thanks Gregory for your post I have searched the web for this information & found nothing I have found a cleft awareness week here in Australia that runs from the 7Th until the 14Th of November . here is the link http://www.cleftpalsnsw.org.au/whatson.html all the information is there.


Cheers

[gregory]

Thank you for the link Trish

CleftPALS seems to be on its way to establishing national awareness for cleft conditions in Australia.

There are a number of cleft or craniofacial support organizations like Smiles in the US. I know that some have established annual gatherings at the group level.

I know that this support group and others are dedicated to help or improve the lives of children with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other craniofacial deformities.

I wonder if we can collaborate with other US based craniofacial support organizations to coordinate a national awareness effort.

Gregory (9yoB, PRS)