Don't let the world change your smile, let your smile change the world.
Last weekend and earlier this week, I had the privilege of spending some time with the folks at CleftPALS Queensland - the cleft lip and palate support network for people affected by cleft in Queensland, Australia (there are also other branches of CleftPALS in other Australian states).
I am excited to announce that in December I was offered and have subsequently accepted the position of UK Adult Services Coordinator with the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA).
In late 2017, I was interviewed by Sarla Donovan for Bay Harbour News about my experiences growing up with cleft lip and palate. This was published on Wednesday 10 Jan 2018 - read the article here: Bay Harbour News - 10 January 2018
Listen in on demand as Kenny speaks with MovieTalk Host Hans Petrovic on Plains FM about the film Wonder, and societal views on facial differences and bullying etc.
Listen in on demand as Kenny speaks with Breakfast Radio Hosts, Dave and Hilary on The Breeze about growing up with Cleft Lip and Palate, and the upcoming film night for Wonder. More information on Wonder and ticket bookings available here. Source: The Breeze, 94.5 FM
Listen and watch on demand as Kenny speaks with Canterbury Mornings Host Chris Lynch on Newstalk ZB about growing up with Cleft Lip and Palate, and the upcoming film night for Wonder. This is the second of two interviews on Newstalk ZB on this topic. More information on Wonder and ticket bookings available here. Source: https://www.facebook.com/lynchinnz/videos/845511052294530/
Listen in on demand as Kenny speaks with Canterbury Mornings Host Chris Lynch on Newstalk ZB about growing up with Cleft Lip and Palate, and the upcoming film night for Wonder. More information on Wonder and ticket bookings available here. Source: http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/christchurch/canterbury-mornings/audio/kenny-ardouin-was-told-he-would-never-make-a-career-of-public-speaking/
Wonder Trailer Essential Details When: Sunday 03 December 2017 - 5.30pm-8.00pm Where: Reading Cinemas, The Palms, Christchurch What: Screening of the film Wonder preceded by Kenny Ardouin's personal journey. Who: You, your friends and family - places are limited, so be in quick though and book your tickets to avoid missing out! Ticket price: $11 (+ eventbrite booking fee) - this... Continue Reading →
Thank you very much to all those who came along to the CLAPA conference in London on Saturday - it was fantastic to meet you all, share my story with you, share stories together and to hear all of the other amazing speakers too! Below are the PowerPoint slides from the day available for download... Continue Reading →
Friday 26 May 2017 saw the United Kingdom launch it's first ever Face Equality Day, the result of lots of very hard work and campaigning by UK organisation Changing Faces which coincided with the 25 year anniversary of their launch. As someone who has grown up with cleft lip and palate and faced the sometimes harsh... Continue Reading →
This week is UK Cleft Lip & Palate Awareness Week. Twenty-something years ago on this awareness week, I was one of the 1200 babies born annually in the UK with a cleft - my parents didn’t find out until the moment I was born. When I was 12 years old, my surgeon told me “You’ll... Continue Reading →
2016. It’s been an extraordinary year. It’s a year that historians will talk about for decades to come, for better or for worse. Here we are, at the end of this fascinating year, which means it is time for yet another year in review open letter to you all.
Kenny Ardouin 