Changing faces, changes lives

Published: 8:22PM Monday August 09, 2010 Source: Close Up

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Steven Krzanich was born with a condition that means he has problems eating and with his speech.

It is a condition that occurs in about a 100 births every year. But incredible advances in treatment mean 18-year-old Steven's condition can be helped.

Close Up was there to see his transformation.

If you had any questions arising from Steven's story or want further information about services for people born with cleft in New Zealand, please contact Cleft New Zealand.
0800 4 CLEFT (0800 425 338)
info@cleft.org.nz
cleft.org.nz

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