"My birth parents left 36 hours after I was born." Lancaster was born with a rare genetic condition known as Treacher Collins syndrome, which affects the development of facial bones and tissues.

Author of the memoir, Diary of a Beautiful Disaster, Bartzokis was born with a rare condition called Treacher Collins syndrome. This means — among other things — that the bones in her face ...

“I have Treacher Collins syndrome and I’m kind of proud of my face. I’m not afraid to look at people and show who I am.” Teresa Joy has many friends at her school, and unlike ...

Vara was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that in his case caused facial defects, breathing problems and hearing loss. His childhood was consumed by surgeries and ...

Stephen Chbosky's gentle, family-friendly film "Wonder" addresses these ideas of acceptance and bullying in a story about a ...

Cheynne Hawes (Courtesy: Donald Hawes) Cheyenne Hawes was born with Treacher-Collins syndrome, which affects the growth of a child’s skull and facial bones. The Larned community is stepping up ...

Treacher Collins Syndrome (TCS), also known as Franceschetti syndrome or mandibulofacial dysostosis, is a congenital disorder caused by anomalies in the development of the first branchial arches ...