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First Name: Hannah
Last Name: Storm
Location: Bristol
Gender: F
About

So here's where I get to talk about www.HannahStormFoundation.org. We just launched the site as a way of educating people about vascular birthmarks. I was born with a mark on my face called a "port wine stain" because it looks like someone spilled a glass of red wine on your face. As a kid, I had a number of surgeries to try to correct it, but the medical technology wasn't really there yet. Now they have something called a "cold laser" that can really help a child with a debilitating or disfiguring birthmark, with micro-surgery. Often, these birthmarks are indicative of serious health conditions. They can also grow quickly and keep a child from eating or breathing properly. You may be surprised to learn that one in ten children born in this country has a birthmark that should be checked out by a pediatric dermatologist. The birthmark might be harmless, but it also might be something that could lead to serious emotional or physical problems. Sadly, birthmark surgery is not covered by most insurance policies, so a lot of kids who need help just can't afford it. My foundation works to raise money for doctors, hospital costs and transportation - the surgeons donate their time. We are also raising awareness about birthmarks and working on the first book on the subject, because often families don't know where to go for information. And we are trying to teach kids to be sensitive and kind to others who don't look the way they do. When a kid, like me, is born with a prominent birthmark, the parents always tell them, "That's where the angels kissed you before you were born." And I really believe that, because I have been so blessed.

Also check out my website www.hannahstorm.tv. Enjoy!