CV - World Craniofacial Foundation
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CV - World Craniofacial Foundation
REFLECTIONS WORLD CRANIOFACIAL FOUNDATION N E WSL E TT E R Summer 2008 The World Embraces A Child Craniofacial abnormalities have no prejudices when it comes to gender, ethnicity or faith. Initially given a death sentence, a little boy from Serbia was embraced by the world to give him a chance at life. “There is something wrong with his head.” Not the news any parent wants to hear, but they were the first words Mirko and Rita Marinkov heard when Marko was born in April 2007. Doctors were reluctant to let the new parents see their baby boy. Subsequently diagnosed with Crouzon Syndrome, Marko was with his parents only briefly before he was transferred to a Belgrade hospital where he lived during his first three months of life. Mirko quit his job to become a full-time caregiver to Marko, and the next couple months proved to be a challenge. Marko developed hydrocephalus, fluid on the brain, and only one doctor was willing to operate by inserting a shunt to relieve the pressure and swelling. Serbian doctors gave Marko only two months to live, and Rita and Mirko were told to take their son home so he could spend his remaining time with family. “We were desperate. We could just not sit and wait for him to die,” Mirko shared. The Ray Tye Medical Aid Foundation in Boston generously offered to cover the hospital. Contacted by way of the American Church in Paris, the American Catholic Women’s Organization (ACWO) of Paris provided outreach and support, including food and gift cards. One woman recruited her husband for help. Emmanuel Kaspereit, an attorney in France, offered his services pro bono in case the Marinkov family needed a visa extension. Another ACWO member incredibly opened her home to the family until their return home to Serbia. The Marinkovs found hope when they saw a documentary on Petero, a former World Craniofacial Foundation patient from Uganda with Crouzon Syndrome. The pure, unconditional generosity of these strangers allowed the WCF asked Dr. Eric Arnaud, a Medical Advisory Board member and Marinkovs’ worry to be focused only on their little Marko at the most Necker Hospital craniofacial surgeon in Paris, to review Marko’s critical of times. In late February, Marko underwent his first surgery. “We case. Upon his evaluation, Dr. Arnaud proposed surgery and The six-hour procedure repaired a Chiari malformation, brain offered to donate his services. All prayers seemed answered; could just tissue protruding into his spinal canal as a result of a misshapen however, road blocks appeared and threatened any chance of not sit and skull, which can be fatal. More than a month later, Marko had his saving Marko. wait for him second surgery and remained in the hospital for bone distraction, to die.” a process to further correct bone deformities. Two weeks later, Although the doctor was Marko’s treatment was complete and he celebrated his first birthday able to donate his services, in Paris “a very happy baby” full of smiles. the hospital was not. Other related medical procedures would be necessary, plus Marko may need future surgeries as he grows. Serbia has no governmental funds to help. The initial surgeries would also take weeks. With no family or friends in Paris - one of the world’s most expensive cities, the family had no place to stay or enough money to cover the long trip or food. The Marinkovs also had to secure visas in order to enter and stay in France. The obstacles seemed impossible to overcome. WCF searched for help around the world, one by one people and organizations stepped up to save this little boy none of them knew. After a year of emotional ups and downs, Marko, Rita and Mirko are finally home in Serbia able to celebrate. Finding salvation for Marko in the heart of strangers thousands of miles away was a miracle coordinated by WCF. “You saved our boy’s life and offered him an opportunity for a new life. We still cannot believe what happened in the last few months. We are very thankful to you for not rejecting us at the beginning and for doing everything to return all of us to life by helping our little boy.” Rita and Mirko share that Marko continues to do well – he is growing and “always smiling.” He attends physical therapy and is learning how to sit up by himself. Marko is also learning how to take in real food, as he has always been tube-fed. “We are now in charge for giving him love, education, nice childhood and we are determined and strong enough to provide that,” Rita and Mirko write. How wonderful it is when the world comes together – to save the life of one child. inside this issue... BUTTERFLY UPDATES (p. 4-5) WAYS TO HELP (p. 8) SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2008 DONORS (p. 7) 2WORLD CRANIOFACIAL FOUNDATION Fellows Sharpen Skills to Aid Children Worldwide, a severe deficiency in the number of proficiently trained craniofacial surgeons leaves thousands of children without critical, life-saving medical treatment. With your help, WCF has established a variety of fellowship programs to educate and train craniofacial teams and auxiliary staff, so more children may receive excellent care. WCF is currently hosting two fellows at Medical City in Dallas, Texas, and we would like to share with you their thoughts on the importance of this opportunity and your support. I am a young plastic surgeon from Shanghai, China. In our country, there are many children with craniofacial deformities. Although my hospital in China is a big hospital, we neither have a craniofacial center nor can perform craniofacial surgery. With your support, WCF and Dr. Kenneth Salyer are helping us establish a new craniofacial center in Shanghai and sponsoring me as a research fellow in the United States at Medical City. I am honored to have this opportunity as the WCF Research Fellow. This one-year experience is very important for me as a plastic surgeon, not only for research, but also so I may learn a great deal from the clinical observation, as well. As the core member of our future craniofacial center and on behalf of the doctors in our department, I want to express our appreciation for WCF’s support. We are happy that we will be able to help more and more Chinese children in the future. Dr. Salyer is internationally recognized as a leader and pioneer in craniofacial surgery. As his student, he has taught me that in the hands of the surgeon lies the future of the infant. Under his supervision and with help from WCF, our dream to establish a dedicated craniofacial center in China to help more children with craniofacial deformities will come true. Again, thank you for helping us help the children of WCF. A young plastic surgeon from China, Haisong Xu WCF Research Fellowship: Dr. Xu will return to China at the end of his fellowship to complete his last year of residency, then back to the U.S. and WCF as the ACGME Clinical Fellow. Dr. Xu is our hope for establishing the first center of excellence in China. After finishing my plastic surgery education in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I had the opportunity to come to Dallas in 2004 for 3 months as an ASMS (American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons) International Scholar sponsored by WCF. During that time I was exposed to most craniofacial procedures and was able to learn from one of the masters of this “life-changing” specialty, Dr. Kenneth Salyer, and his colleagues on the importance of the multidisciplinary approach in a dedicated craniofacial center. This incredibly motivating experience inspired Dr. Martin Chavanne and me to develop a dedicated craniofacial center in my country, where we began to treat children with facial deformities. With the help of WCF, our center has increased its possibilities and it is now established in one of the best Argentine hospitals, The Hospital Universitario Austral. When I left Dallas, I understood the importance of seeking excellence in the treatment of these kids and promised myself that I would come back to Dallas for a full year as a clinical craniofacial fellow. Four years have passed, and I’m now very fortunate to be able to accomplish my goal. I’m sure that this fellowship experience will allow me to complete the craniofacial surgical education that I need in order to treat Argentine children with facial deformities with the same excellence and dedication as they have in Dallas at the International Craniofacial Institute (ICI). I will always be very grateful to Dr. Kenneth Salyer and the WCF staff, Dr. David Genecov and Dr. Raul Barcelo of ICI, and, most importantly, those who support WCF for giving me the opportunity to live this amazing learning experience. Dr. Diego M. Steinberg, M.D. WCF ACGME Clinical Fellowship: After completing the one-year fellowship at Medical City Dallas Children’s Hospital, Dr. Steinberg will return to Argentina to lead the craniofacial team at Austral Hospital. The craniofacial center is expected to operate on 500 indigent children a year. WCF would like to introduce . . . Jeanne Skartsiaris as our new Executive Assistant. Jeanne provides WCF’s President and Dr. Kenneth Salyer with high-level administrative support. She is a licensed Ultrasound Technologist and has a background in medical sonography, as well as seventeen years experience working as a medical/legal photographer and art director for a plaintiff’s law firm. Her knowledge has been quite beneficial in preparing WCF presentations. Jeanne has a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts and an Associate’s degree in biology. . . . our newest Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. John A. Persing, Professor of Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery at Yale University School of Medicine and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine and Yale-New Haven Hospital. He received his medical degree at the University of Vermont and his residency training in Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery at the University of Virginia. His major clinical interests are related to craniofacial surgery and the treatment of problem vascular anomalies. He is the author of more than 200 publications on these and other topics. His research has focused largely on the basic mechanisms in the development of cranial deformities in craniosynostosis and their subsequent treatments. 3 SUMMER 2008 NEWSLETTER Board of Trustees Chairman Kenneth E. Salyer, M.D. Doug Canfield CEO/Founder, Canfield Scientific Dane Miller, Ph.D. Founder/Director, Biomet Jonah Shacknai Chairman/CEO, MEDICIS Vice Chairman Chris Fashek Former Vice Chairman, KCI Rena D’Souza, D.D.S., Ph.D. Chair, Dept. Biomedical Sciences, Baylor College of Dentistry Fernando Ortiz-Monasterio, M.D. Jim Thompson President/CEO, ORIX USA Treasurer/Secretary Mary Spencer President/CEO, The Spencer Group Dianne Dismukes, R.N., B.S.N., M.B.A. International Healthcare Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers Jeanne Pomatto-Hertz CEO/Founder, Cranial Technologies Derek Bruce, M.D. USA Yu-Ray Chen, M.D. Taiwan Grady Crosland, M.D. USA David David, M.D. Australia Alvaro Figueroa, D.D.S. USA Frank Graewe, M.D. South Africa Mutaz Habal, M.D. USA John Hiebert, M.D. USA Ralph Holmes, M.D. USA Ian Jackson, M.D. USA Anil Madaree, M.D. South Africa Daniel Marchac, M.D. France Sam Noordhoff, M.D. Honorary Board Member Ebby Halliday Acers Medical Advisory Board Chairman Arun Gosain, M.D. USA Louis Argenta, M.D. USA Eric Arnaud, M.D. France Carlos Raul Barcelo, M.D. USA Stephen Beals, M.D. USA Fernando Molina, M.D. Mexico John Persing, M.D. USA Michael Sadove, M.D. USA Arun Singh, M.D. India Henry Vasconev, M.D. USA Linton Whitaker, M.D. USA Akira Yamada, M.D. Japan International Advisory Board Lori Feathers, USA Curtis J. Schroeder, Thailand WCF STAFF MEMBERS Sue Blackwood Vice President Winifred Rutenbar Family Care Director Rebecca A. Rhule Associate Director of Development Jeanne Skartsiaris Executive Assistant Crystal Schroeder Project Coordinator Pickens’ Gift Launches Newest Craniofacial Center The T. Boone Pickens Foundation awarded WCF with a $100,000 grant to establish a specialized craniofacial center and team at Austral Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility in Buenos Aires, Argentina. with the support to conduct such complex procedures, WCF is now able to purchase the necessary operating room essentials, such as an anesthesia machine and surgical table to develop a craniofacial center.. WCF is partnering with Dr. Martin Chavanne, the chief craniofacial surgeon at Austral Hospital, and Dr. Diego Steinberg, who is currently in Dallas for a clinical fellowship at the International Craniofacial Institute. These talented surgeons will be the core of the craniofacial team for the WCF Argentina center. South America desperately needs a craniofacial center where children, like Agostina Martinez and Yamila Soria, can receive timely, cost-effective treatment. With a fully dedicated craniofacial center, more children will have the opportunity for dramatic and often life-saving procedures. Stryker Advances Care for Children in Philippines WCF made another move towards developing dedicated craniofacial centers with high quality care outside the United States. On June 17, WCF received official approval for almost $70,000 worth of surgical instruments kindly donated by Stryker Corporation. A selection of craniofacial life-saving tools is being sent to Manila to be used in a dedicated craniofacial center headed by Dr. Bernard Tansipek. In Asia, hundreds of thousands of children with craniofacial abnormalities are being left untreated. To help aid in this problem, WCF has developed a relationship with Philippine General Hospital and its chief craniofacial surgeon, Dr. Tansipek. Philippine General Hospital is the largest facility in the country, containing a total of 1,400 beds and an extensive surgical training program. This state-owned hospital run by the University of the Philippines-Manila sees over 600,000 patients each year. Stryker Corporation is a global leader in medical technology, improving the lives of patients in over 120 countries. They develop and produce high quality products to the benefit of hospitals and their patients. This center will be able to help many children, like Van Mark Elisan, who suffers from a condition called frontonasal encephalomeningocoele, a pocket protruding from the face consisting of brain and meninges tissues. A successful partnering of knowledge and equipment was able to give this child a chance at recovery. WCF hopes that this developing center will provide opportunities for many more children, like Van, in need. 4WORLD CRANIOFACIAL FOUNDATION Butterfly Updates Samuel Urey Not until he was five years old was Samuel diagnosed with Crouzon Syndrome. His mother became more persistent in getting proper medical care when Samuel started suffering from terrible headaches and vision loss due to intercranial pressure. With your support, WCF facilitated medical care, travel, food and lodging. Samuel traveled from Liberia to New York City to ph o to : M ar y Sp an o receive surgery by Dr. Joseph McCarthy and his craniofacial team at NYU Medical Center. Ronald McDonald House, who only caters to cancer patients, made an exception and allowed Samuel and his mother to reside there during his treatment. Samuel underwent his first reconstructive procedure in late May and is doing extremely well. Livia Busby ph oto :M ax S Liora Malecki tu rd iva nt In February, little Livia, 4, underwent anterior cranial vault remodeling. Livia has craniosynostosis, a premature closing of the cranial sutures before brain growth is complete – the brain is unable to grow in its natural shape and the skull becomes deformed. Several more surgeries will be necessary as she grows, and Livia lives over 140 miles from her surgeon. Your continued support will provide a place for Livia and her family to stay for each of her many surgeries to come. Kaitlynn Cast To-date, five-year-old Liora has undergone 17 surgeries in the course of five years to treat her arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a tangle of abnormally connected arteries and veins located on her nose. Since she was two, Liora has traveled from her home in Florida to seek treatment with specialists Dr. Milton Warner and Dr. Alex Berenstein at Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. As a friend of WCF, you help children like Liora receive treatment from craniofacial specialists with your contributions towards travel and housing costs. At only nine-months-old, Kaitlynn is an expert traveler having already flown from Nebraska to Texas twice! Dr. David Jimenez of University Hospital is treating Kaitlynn for sagittal craniosynostosis, a condition in which the sagittal suture or “soft spot” closes early and inhibits growth of the head from side to side. The head is then forced to grow front to back causing the skull to be elongated and narrow. Dr. Jimenez performed an endoscopic strip craniectomy, a minimally invasive treatment for early correction, and then fitted Kaitlynn with a postoperative molding helmet. We are pleased to report Kaitlynn’s prognosis is very good. PARENTS’ CORNER As everyone knows, the birth of a child brings with it excitement and anticipation. This pregnancy had mirrored the first one. Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on August 18, 1994, Jacob arrived at the hospital in Great Bend, Kansas. I knew as he was being delivered that something was wrong, but I didn’t know what. The obstetrician told us that there was a birth defect. Denise, my wife, and I would later learn that he was bilateral cleft lip and palate (CL/CP). Fortunately for us, the hospital had experienced a CL/CP in the last year, so they knew what to do. They were prepared to feed him and had a hospital vicepresident and his wife, who had a daughter born CL/CP sixteen years earlier, come to visit us that evening. The next day their daughter came to visit us. They brought a message of hope. We began the arduous task of finding a doctor. We settled on a doctor in Wichita, KS. We did the usual surgeries during the first year. Each year, we attended the clinic and visited numerous doctors and specialists. Each year, the answer was the same, “Wait.” As Jacob got older, his sister, Denise, who was 3 _ years his elder, would come to us and say, “Those people are talking about Jacob.” We would talk to her and explain the situation. Then, Jacob started coming to us saying, “Those people are talking about me.” That’s when we knew we had to do something else. We contacted Dr. Salyer’s office and they gave us two choices: make the six hour trip to Dallas for a personal visit or take pictures of Jacob and Dr. Salyer would write us back with an opinion. We opted for the pictures and waited for the written response. The written response never came because the office called and said Dr. Salyer wanted to see us immediately. In May 1999, we made the first of what have now been over 30 trips to Dallas. Jacob’s first surgery with Dr. Salyer was in July 1999. What was supposed to be a 1 1/2 hour surgery ended up being 3 hours. Why? Dr. Salyer’s drive for perfection and desire to do as much as possible in one surgery allowed him to accomplish more than was originally planned. As strange as it might seem, the surgery was bittersweet. With no surgeries for over three years, we had grown accustomed to Jacob’s appearance and now it had changed drastically. They brought a message of hope. In April 1999, Denise was watching the Oprah Winfrey show. One of the segments that day featured Dr. Hubli, an associate of Dr. Salyer, showing the work that they do. They showed pictures of children and some of them resembled Jacob. She got on the internet to learn more about Dr. Salyer and his work. We’ve met many wonderful people over the years in Dallas. The nurses in the pediatrics unit have gone above and beyond the call of duty. What we have noticed over the years in our conversation with parents of all children with special needs is the desire to raise them to be as “normal” as possible. Surgeries are scheduled around summer ball for the older children, etc. Jacob played ball one summer after having surgery in April. He had to wear a helmet with a face mask while batting and playing in the field to prevent a ball from hitting him in the mouth. Do we wish we had known about the World Craniofacial Foundation in August 1999? Absolutely. However, we’re just glad we found them when we did. - Jeff Welker 5 SUMMER 2008 NEWSLETTER Kaden Reierson Not many 5-year-olds, if any at all, celebrate their birthday having bone tissue removed from their jaw. For Kaden, though, this was a bittersweet birthday spent at Medical City Dallas far from his home and two favorite cousins in Minnesota. Kaden has cherubism - abnormal bone tissue in the lower and upper parts of the jaw become enlarged as bone is replaced with painless, cyst-like growths that interfere with normal tooth development. Dr. David Genecov had already performed six successful “debulking” operations for this rare condition, and Kaden was his seventh. After removing the abnormal bone tissue, Dr. Genecov repositioned his jaw – up until then Kaden could not chew his food! Although the facial swelling will take several months to disappear, Kaden gave us a “thumbs up” after surgery and is now back at home recovering rapidly. David Zubia Born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate, David must undergo secondary cleft lip repair and nasal reconstruction. David travels over 430 miles from his home to see his doctor – a 7-hour drive! Your gifts alleviate the Zubia family’s worry of how to pay for gas for the long trips and lodging during David’s medical treatment. Jordan Marsh Since she was a very young child, Jordan has been travelling from Illinois to Texas for treatment of hypertelorism, an excessive amount of space between her eyes and nose. She has endured many corrective surgeries, and it has been a pleasure to watch her grow up. Now 17, Jordan is blossoming and we thank you for supporting her family’s travel expenses over the years and two trips this past spring. Ahmed & Mohamed Ibrahim WCF has been directing and monitoring Ahmed and Mohamed’s care since their return to Cairo, Egypt, in November 2005. The boys enrolled in school classes to facilitate their special needs, and their physical therapy routine continues on a daily basis, along with ongoing medical care. WCF is thrilled to share with you that both boys graduated Kindergarten in May 2008, and Mohamed has moved into mainstream classes. Both boys have grown and their unique personalities continue to develop. Anastasia & Tatiana Dogaru Anastasia and Tatiana are now 4-years-old and just completed their first year of playschool! The girls did very well and struck up a wonderful friendship with one of their classmates. This spring, the girls got glasses and were presented a customized-bicycle built just for them by a family friend. Ana, Tati, Maria, Claudia and Alin will be adding to their long list of friends, as the family will soon move to Chicago where Alin, a Byzantine Catholic priest, has been assigned to a parish. WCF is still hopeful that a team of doctors will find a way to help Ana and Tati. Dionnie Marie FaylogA After her surgery in Texas, Dionnie returned home to the Philippines determined to fulfill her dream to become a teacher. She was previously unable only because of her appearance. Dionnie has enrolled in a review class for teachers at a university in Manila. The board exam is late September and her family is hopeful she will pass and Dionnie can finally begin her teaching career. OUR HEROES American Housing Foundation & Ashley Furniture Homestore WCF is the beneficiary of 5 fully-furnished apartments in Dallas thanks to American Housing Foundation (AHF) and Ashley Furniture. Not only do our children face several visits over time to doctors, the visits can sometimes last weeks or months. In these cases, the apartments serve as a home away from home for our craniofacial patients and their families. Our two international fellows, who are at Medical City Dallas for one year, were also able to bring their families and make two of the apartments their temporary homes. WCF is extremely grateful for the generosity of Steve Sterquell, President & Executive Director of AHF, and Shelley Levitz, CFO of Ashley Furniture Homestore. 6WORLD CRANIOFACIAL FOUNDATION CASTING CALL FOR AMBASSADORS The World Craniofacial Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the WCF Ambassadors. Led by Miss Georgette Couvall of Chicago, the group will consist of former craniofacial patients and their families and other special friends of the Foundation. Georgette has long been an informal spokesperson for the mission of WCF and the work of Dr. Kenneth Salyer and his colleagues in helping children who would not otherwise have had access to the specialized care they need. Many families searching for help may not know of the existence of the Foundation - the Ambassadors will help us by promoting community awareness of the need and of their own successes in life in spite of the difficulties they faced. They can also act as a support network for patients or families. We invite anyone who would like to be part of this group to contact us at [email protected]. Coinciding with National Craniofacial Month this September, an interactive WCF Ambassadors page will be integrated onto the WCF website. 2008 Butterfly Boogie Outshines Inaugural Year On a chilly, late March morning in Dallas, the sun appeared, along with 1,700 runners – one from as far away as Kenya, raising over $61,500 for the children of WCF at the Butterfly Boogie 5K/10K. With ORIX Corporation USA returning as Presenting Sponsor, the event experienced miraculous growth between the Boogie’s inaugural and second years, including quintupling the net profit! Luke’s Locker and other seasoned race organizers were amazed at the astonishing 140% increase in runner participation, plus 25 registered teams compared to only one last year. The Boogie also attracted a major athletic corporate sponsor in Under Armour, which outfitted runners with 1,500 Boogie Tech Shirts. Coca-Cola and Glacéau also donated a plethora of PowerAde, SmartWater and VitaminWater to quench everyone’s thirst. On behalf of our children, WCF and Team Boogie would like to thank our sponsors, volunteers, and runners for their strong participation and gracious support in raising community awareness and helping more children with craniofacial abnormalities and severe head and face trauma achieve dramatic transformations in their lives. Your support is our children’s strength! Butterfly Boogie 2008 Sponsors Holt Lunsford Commercial • Sewell Automotive Medical City Dallas • NBC Ch. 5 • abbypiper interactive CareFlite • Threads of Fun • Coca-Cola • PowerAde SmartWater • VitaminWater • Velocity Sports charlieuniformtango • Ben E. Keith • Frito-Lay Mrs. Baird’s Bakeries • RoadID • Southwest Airlines Texas Discovery Gardens • Dallas Running Club Save-the-Date Butterfly Boogie Flies Again Saturday, March 28, 2009 www.butterflyboogie.com 7 SUMMER 2008 NEWSLETTER DONORS WCF extends our deep appreciation to… An Anonymous Foundation for $25,000 to fund fellowship programs to train young surgeons and establish global dedicated craniofacial centers. Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration for $1,000 of general operating support to fund direct services within the Family Care Program. Genecov Plastic Surgery Group for $1,000 to the Craig Hall International Fellowship to fund specialized training to plastic surgeons under the leadership of the most experienced craniofacial surgeons around the world. Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond, Ltd. for $334 raised by their employees who donated dollars to wear jeans on Fridays. Martelli Abogados for $5,000 towards the establishment of a dedicated craniofacial center at Austral Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Robert T. and Patricia Hayes for $5,000 of general operating support to fund direct services within the Family Care Program and fellowship programs to train young doctors. The Staubach Family Foundation for $2,500 to the Craig Hall International Fellowship to fund specialized training to plastic surgeons under the leadership of the most experienced craniofacial surgeons around the world. T. Boone Pickens Foundation for $100,000 to expand and purchase equipment for a dedicated craniofacial center at Austral Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina. FRIENDS OF WCF The World Craniofacial Foundation is very grateful to everyone who provides support to us in our work with children in need. On behalf of the children, their families, our staff and board – thank you! Legacy Circle Donors who have included WCF in their estate planning. Anonymous (2) Bruce F. Connell, MD, FACS First United Methodist Church of Mishawaka, Indiana Thomas W. Pool Kenneth E. Salyer, MD Mary Spencer $100,000 and above The T. Boone Pickens Foundation* $50,000-$99,999 The Ray Tye Medical Aid Foundation $25,000-$49,999 Anonymous* Jim and Angela Thompson $5,000-$24,999 IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. Martelli Abogados* Reso Foundation Robert T. and Patricia Hayes Tiffany & Co. $1,000-$4,999 Anonymous Anonymous in memory of Jonathan Mitchel Lisa Arbogast Bob Baldani E. 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Vanvoorhis Kristen Whitehurst in memory of Amily Grace McAloon Reinhardt L. and Barbara Geary Willig, Jr. Cynthia Wilson†† Loretta and George Winters Bill and Sherryl Wothke Mary Yocco in memory of Mathew Matching Gifts Allstate BP Foundation Microsoft Pfizer Foundation Verizon Foundation * Capital Campaign ** Craig Hall International Fellowship † Lexie’s Smile †† Taylor Wilson Foundation Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our donor list, which includes gifts from January 1 through June 20, 2008. Please notify us at 972.566.2497 or [email protected], if there is an error. Thank you! WAYS TO HELP Wish List Community support enables the World Craniofacial Foundation to provide help, hope and healing to craniofacial patients and resources for their families. The need is great and there are different opportunities available for everyone to help. Please contact Rebecca Rhule at 972.566.2497 or [email protected]. On behalf of the children we serve, thank you! 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