Evie’s mum kindly wrote to us to tell us about their experience of attending the 25th anniversary outing to Alton Towers. It is heartwarming to know that both Evie and her family enjoyed the opportunity to connect with other CMN families. We look forward to seeing them at future events.
This month we featured in an episode of ‘Appearance Matters: The Podcast!’ with the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR).
Bruna and Abbi from CAR asked: “what’s it like to be a young person with CMN?”
Frankie and Mark’s daughter Sofia was born with CMN. They have been active members of Caring Matters Now, with Frankie fulfilling the role of Support contact for our North West Region and the whole family have been getting stuck in to both raising awareness and raising funds. Last year their whole street came together to…
Throughout 2021, researchers from the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) have been working in partnership with Caring Matters Now to produce an online support resource for our teenage members. Our teenage members supported the development of the Teens Resource by sharing their insights and thoughts about the content they would find most important and helpful,…
Meet our Lovely Young Ambassador Mia I’ve always been consciously aware of my birthmark, but I can’t say that it’s ever really bothered me. I’ve been blessed with kind family and friends that never made me feel singled out or weird because of my birthmark. People either would act like it was completely normal or…
Introducing our Young Ambassador Orla. This Air Cadet with CMN has successfully navigated her way through tricky times building inner strength. Finding peace with her birthmarks will help her soar through life. My name is Orla, I am 14 and I was born with CMN. I had a CMN on my lower back removed when…
We would like to say a huge thank you to those who took part in Stepping Up for CMN back in 2021. See below to find out what they had to say about why they decided to take part. Frankie Melia & Family Cycled 30 miles a month “It was great to set a physical…
I am Nicholas, I am 15 years old and I have a vision; for all individuals to be accepted in society for who they are. My outlook on life is, if we all embrace each other’s differences, no matter what they are, the world will be a better place. I have a passion for face…
Scott’s story began on 22nd January 1972, our 1st child. After a long labour Scott came into the world at Oxford Street Maternity Hospital in Liverpool weighing 9llb 13oz. When Scott was born he was taken straight out of the delivery room and I never got to meet him for another 12 hours. Scott’s dad…
We are delighted to announce that our Young Ambassador Jasmin has now completed Level 1 of our Young Ambassadors Programme!
