worldcf http://worldcf.org World Craniofacial Foundation Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:16:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2011 December Update http://worldcf.org/featured-child/2011-december-update/ http://worldcf.org/featured-child/2011-december-update/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:58:37 +0000 Sue http://worldcf.org/?p=3499 Meet Grace from Zambia (Featured Current Patient)

New WCF Ad, “Don’t Turn Away”

New WCF Ad, “Mothers Love”

]]> http://worldcf.org/featured-child/2011-december-update/feed/ 0 Karime http://worldcf.org/featured-child/karime/ http://worldcf.org/featured-child/karime/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:43:59 +0000 Sue Blackwood http://www.worldcf.org/?p=3426 Meet Karime and see how the support of caring people like you brought her hope and healing.

]]> http://worldcf.org/featured-child/karime/feed/ 1 Butterfly Boogie http://worldcf.org/news/butterfly-boogie/ http://worldcf.org/news/butterfly-boogie/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:23:06 +0000 Sue Blackwood http://www.worldcf.org/?p=3302 The Butterfly Boogie race will be paused for 2011, but the race will return in full force for 2012 in Fair Park!

Stay tuned for details.

]]> http://worldcf.org/news/butterfly-boogie/feed/ 0 2010 Christmas Party http://worldcf.org/news/2010-christmas-party/ http://worldcf.org/news/2010-christmas-party/#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:21:57 +0000 Sue Blackwood http://www.worldcf.org/?p=3276 The 2010 Craniofacial Christmas Party will be held at the Southfork Ranch Event and Conference Center on Saturday, December 11 at 10 a.m. 

Southfork Ranch Event and Conference Center
3700 Hogge Road
Parker, TX 75002

]]> http://worldcf.org/news/2010-christmas-party/feed/ 0 Dr. David Chong's Video http://worldcf.org/news/dr-david-chongs-video/ http://worldcf.org/news/dr-david-chongs-video/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:43:11 +0000 Sue Blackwood http://www.worldcf.org/?p=3160 Watch this touching video of a little girl whose face –and life– is transformed by the skills of a former World Craniofacial Foundation ACGME Clinical Fellow, Dr. David Chong.  Watch for her reaction when she sees her face for the first time post-op!

]]> http://worldcf.org/news/dr-david-chongs-video/feed/ 0 DonorBridge Giving Day 2010 http://worldcf.org/news/donorbridge-giving-day-2010/ http://worldcf.org/news/donorbridge-giving-day-2010/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:20:58 +0000 Sue Blackwood http://www.worldcf.org/?p=2942 Stretch your donated dollars further!  On September 8th, make a gift to the WCF on the DonorBridge Web site.

donorbridge

]]> http://worldcf.org/news/donorbridge-giving-day-2010/feed/ 0 Jorge Posada Yankees Event http://worldcf.org/news/2864/ http://worldcf.org/news/2864/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:13:23 +0000 Sue Blackwood http://www.worldcf.org/?p=2864 Do you love baseball and supporting great causes? If this describes you, then we have an event that you just can’t miss!

 A Once In A Lifetime Special Event on Sept. 11, 2010

Meet New York Yankee, Jorge Posada,

5x World Series Champion Catcher and

 Nolan Ryan, Hall of Famer and Texas Rangers owner

With a $6,000 charitable donation to 501 (c)(3), World Craniofacial Foundation (WCF):

  • You and a guest will join Jorge Posada on the field at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, TX while the Yankees take batting practice prior to the game.
  • You and a guest  will meet Nolan Ryan, Hall of Fame Pitcher and owner of the Texas Rangers
  • You and a guest will meet Dr. Kenneth Salyer, world-renowned craniofacial surgeon and Founder of the WCF
  • Receive autographed  baseballs from both Jorge Posada and Nolan Ryan
  • Receive Texas Rangers merchandise
  • You and a guest of your choice will watch the Rangers and Yankees play from a luxury suite at the Ballpark hosted by Dr. Kenneth Salyer.
  • Enjoy food and beverages while watching the ball game.
  • Valet parking 

 

 

]]> http://worldcf.org/news/2864/feed/ 0 APX Gives Back Project http://worldcf.org/news/apx-gives-back-project/ http://worldcf.org/news/apx-gives-back-project/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 17:37:34 +0000 Sue Blackwood http://www.worldcf.org/?p=2816 Vote for the WCF for the APX Gives Back Project, which will be giving away $250K to 6 non-profits. Winning charities will be determined by the number of online votes so we need you to TAKE ACTION!  

For the WCF to WIN and RECEIVE $100,000 (top donation), we need your votes today and every day until the end of the contest on August 21. 

Here’s all it takes:

  • Go to facebook.com/apxalarm.
  • Click on the APX Gives Back tab.
  • Press “click to start voting.” 
  • Then, click on the orange Central region icon and look for the World Craniofacial Foundation on the list (blue WCF logo).
  • When you see the WCF, just click “vote this charity.” 

We can make this happen with your support. These funds will enable us to create healthier, more normal lives for children with craniofacial abnormalities and their families.

Please help us spread the word by telling your family and friends!  Thank you.

 

]]> http://worldcf.org/news/apx-gives-back-project/feed/ 1 The Passing of Mr. Ray Tye http://worldcf.org/news/the-passing-of-mr-ray-tye/ http://worldcf.org/news/the-passing-of-mr-ray-tye/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:51:29 +0000 Sue Blackwood http://www.worldcf.org/?p=2503 Visit our memorial page in honor of Mr. Ray Tye, a steadfast supporter of the WCF who passed away at his home in Boston on March 10th.

]]> http://worldcf.org/news/the-passing-of-mr-ray-tye/feed/ 0 West Ridge Drama Club, Eanes ISD, Austin, TX http://worldcf.org/news/west-ridge-drama-club-eanes-isd-austin-tx/ http://worldcf.org/news/west-ridge-drama-club-eanes-isd-austin-tx/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:35:24 +0000 Sue Blackwood http://www.worldcf.org/?p=2495 Recently, we received a heartwarming e-mail from West Ridge Middle School in Austin, TX. For more details on this story, click here.

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