Fresh Start Surgical Gifts first-of-its-kind collaboration with UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center will significantly enhance access to critical craniofacial care for pediatric patients, with a special focus on underserved communities.

The partnership will support the Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Patient Care Program, which aims to provide essential craniofacial dental and orthodontic care to children and adolescents under the age of 21 who face financial or logistical barriers to treatment.

“At UMass Memorial, we are committed to advancing health equity and ensuring that every child has access to life-changing care,” said Dr. Joyce McIntyre, Chief of Craniofacial Surgery at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center. “We are incredibly grateful for this ongoing collaboration. It will not only help our young patients avoid future medical complications but also offers improved quality of life and the opportunity for them to thrive in their communities.”

Over the next decade, the program is expected to help nearly 300 infants, children, and adolescents receive the specialized care they need.