Cuddles for Clefts with Krista Pietersma

In this heartfelt episode, host Laura Arroyo sits down with Krista Pietersma, founder of Cuddles for Clefts, to share an inspiring journey of love, loss, and advocacy. Krista opens up about discovering her son’s cleft diagnosis and how it fueled her desire to make a difference in the cleft community.

She explains how Cuddles for Clefts was born, an organization that provides comfort and connection through handmade blankets and care packages for cleft-affected children and families. Krista also honors the memory of her son’s beloved surgeon, Dr. David Genecov, whose tragic passing in a car accident left a lasting impact on the cleft world.

Join us for a moving conversation about finding purpose through personal trials and the power of community support.

Links and Resources:

• Cuddles for Clefts website
• Patreon Subscription Tiers for Exclusive Content
• Our Forever Smiles Merch Store
• NC Cleft Mom FB Group
• Our Forever Smiles FB Group

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