Parents often feel devastated by the unknown effect of their child’s disfiguring condition.  How will their child handle the repeated surgeries that may be necessary? Will their child easily adapt to the realities of his or her condition? Will there be psychological scars to go along with physical scars on a face or body?

In 2005 a group of concerned parents and individuals created Small Wonders in recognition of the need to provide assistance, information, help and encouragement to the hundreds of parents experiencing the difficulties of having children born with body or facial deformities.  Through their own experience they realized that oftentimes parents are not aware of the current research and services available for children born with congenital defects.  Pediatricians often take a wait and see approach to treatment when current research and results show that the child can be treated at a younger age

The goal of Small Wonders Foundation is to provide children with deformities the opportunity to receive the care and support they need to live a full and normal life.  Small Wonders currently supports the work of Dr. John Reinisch. 
 
For over 40 years, Dr. Reinisch has specialized in treating children with deformities.  He is one of the leading pediatric plastic surgeons who regularly travels the world treating children and educating doctors on the latest techniques.  Through his many years of experience, Dr. Reinisch understands the emotional as well as the physical needs of these children and their families.  It is the goal of Small Wonders to further the important work Dr. Reinisch provides by financing surgeries that otherwise are denied because of insurance, training more fellows in pediatric reconstructive surgery, hiring more staff to provide the important psychological and social support for families, and hopefully raising awareness within the medical community as well as the public of the latest pediatric reconstructive techniques through educational materials.