Is skydiving on your bucket list?

Join us at the 7th Annual Leap of Faith!

Less than a month and a half until the 7th Annual Leap of Faith in support of Camp Trailblazers! The event takes place on Saturday July 12th 2014 across Canada, and individuals, teams and corporate teams will skydive and compete for fundraising dollars (minimum $1000 raised per person to participate) to bring awareness and raise money in support of sending children with facial differences to Camp Trailblazers.

CLICK HERE to Jump or Pledge - either way you make a difference! Click below for more details and locations.

Facing Your Fears

By Patrycja Domurad

It was all adrenaline and excitement up until the door of the plane opened at 14,000 feet. There was a lump in my throat and pounding in my head as I watched one of the more experienced skydivers do a solo jump out of the plane, by hanging to the door frame and flipping out backward. I can close my eyes right now and remember vividly the moment when my tandem partner edged me to the door, engines buzzing so loud I could barely think. But when we jumped out of the plane, it was euphoric.

Skydiving is one of those experiences that sound crazy when you think about them too long and hard. The thing about skydiving is it can become an incredibly empowering experience when you face your fears and just do it.

Going to University/College this fall?

Apply for the AboutFace National Scholarship now!

The AboutFace Scholarship Program was created to recognize the personal and academic achievements of AboutFace members embarking on post-secondary education. This national award celebrates the accomplishments of AboutFace youth with facial differences and the significant contribution they are making to our organization and their communities.

Photo: Last year's scholarship recipients Josh Grossgardt and Braidy MacKay

Dreams Take Flight For Hunter

by Nicole Stong

What an experience! We had no idea what we were in for when we got the call that Hunter was being invited to go on a trip of a lifetime. Hunter was so excited when he found out that he was going to Walt Disney World for the day, he told everyone at every chance he got! This went on for months as we waited for the big day to arrive.

Finally, the time to head to Toronto for the pre-trip festivities had come. We loaded up the car and headed out, not knowing what really awaited us at the hotel.

Camp Trailblazers

Programs and Services

Camp Trailblazers is only 2 months away, and 2014 is shaping up to be our best year yet with the expansion of the Ontario and Nova Scotia programs and a successful Family Camp on the West Coast. Don't have your child miss out on a life changing experience - sign up now! Click below for more information and to see what other programs and events we have coming up this summer!

Win Money and Support AboutFace at the same time!

Did you know that the next time you visit your local convenience store to purchase some milk, chips or chocolate bars, you can also support AboutFace? All you have to do is visit one of our participating sites and purchase a Break Open/Nevada Lottery Ticket and proceeds will help individuals living with facial differences. We would like to recognize some of our community champions who are making a difference through the sales of these tickets. Click below for more info.

Join us at our Annual General Meeting!

Events and Fundraisers

You are cordially invited to the AboutFace Annual General Meeting!

Date: Wednesday June 18, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Room 309 Toronto, ON

Meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm, join us for refreshments at 6:00 pm

RSVP: Anna Pileggi (416) 597-2229 ext. 24 | anna@aboutface.ca

Join us for an informative evening where we will review 2013, listen to two research presentations related to facial differences and recognize our major donors in 2013! Click below for more information on the AGM and other important events and fundraisers coming up.

Share Your Story Here!

Do you or someone you know have an inspirational story you would like to share with others? Share it with AboutFace and it could be published in our eNewsletter or AboutFace Magazine! Send your story to info@aboutface.ca or share it on our website www.aboutface.ca.

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