I was so thrilled to see that Karen has created Face2Face Healing. So people like me would have a place where my parents could have gone for information and support. That would have been amazing! They would have learned better ways to support me mentally, emotionally, and physically. They would have also been supported. Ten-year-old Terry would have found other people who had gone through similar struggles and wouldn’t have felt so alone. Learning about holistic treatment strategies like Mindfulness, Tai Chi, Reiki, and Acupuncture would have increased the speed and effectiveness of my recovery.  Face2Face Healing is a noble organization. it is so worthy of your support. The next time you get a phone call or see an email from Karen extending you the opportunity to help out in some fashion, take her up on it. You’ll be part of raising fellow human beings up out of their dark night of the soul. You’ll be bringing individuals hope when they feel broken.

Terry Fox

I can’t recall exactly when I contacted Face2Face Healing, but I know it was over a year ago when I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy and they became my primary support system. Their professionalism, positive energy, and kindness along with giving me the information and persepctive I needed to get throught the uncertainty of dealing with my condition that was not life threatening, but altering was greatly appreciated. As I write this, I am going on one year.  Because of the duration and severity of my symptoms, I felt isolated. But Karen and Susan stay in tough with me, calling and checking to see how I am dong. I find the website with stories of inspiration very helpful.

When Karen Scuilli and Dr. Daniel Pituch approached me about the Shadyside Hospital Foundation supporting a project Karen wanted to initiate at UPMC Shadyside….called Face 2 Face Healing…I was immediately inspired by Karen’s own personal situation, but more importantly by her passion and commitment to help others. The Foundation enthusiastically provided start up funding to begin the program that would reach thousands of people afflicted with facial disfigurements. We are so pleased that we could be a part of this effort to improve so many lives and their quality of life.

I was so happy to learn about your organization and website! People dealing with disfigurement can feel very despondent and alone. I can’t tell you how desperately this sort of support and information group is needed.