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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Paralympian Kim Daybell To Appear In Poland Syndrome Documentary

Born With Poland Syndrome Kim Daybell started playing Table Tennis at home when he was nine years old and was drawn in by the speed and excitement of the sport. He has now been competing for eight years and trains at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. In addition to his sporting aspirations, Kim’s other main ambition is to complete his medical degree.

Kim has also competed in Table Tennis in non-disabled competition and has played Badminton at both an international and county level. His greatest achievement to date was winning the 2011 Slovakian Open, Piestany, Slovakia, competing in the men’s Singles class 10.



Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Born with Poland Syndrome Doctor Crystal Baker Is Now A Contributing Producer

Doctor Crystal Baker and Woody Bavota recently met when she heard of his Poland Syndrome Documentary being made. For several years Dr. Baker had been completing research of her own and she is extremely excited to combine their findings for this impactful film.





Born With Poland Syndrome Musician Mario Padovani

We are thrilled to announce that composer, musician Mario Padovani will score and perform the soundtrack to the Poland Syndrome Documentary. Mario was told as a child that he would not be able to play a piano with both hands and that didn't fly with him. He decided to teach himself and has gone on to become a critically acclaimed professional musician, vocalist, songwriter and pianist.






Born With Poland Syndrome Author Cynthia L. Sharp Is Now A Contributing Producer

Cynthia lived much of her younger years feeling disconnected to the beautiful body with which she was born. Through years of research and her own personal transformation, she now understands the true meaning of body union. Today, she helps others worldwide through Body Bonding coaching; retreats and workshops connect back to life and the joy that our bodies were meant to know. She is a coach, author, inspiring speaker, laughter yoga leader and host of her own Body Bonding radio show.




Our Bright Star Hope Was Born With Poland Syndrome

Hope's parents did not know she had Poland Syndrome until delivery. She has had to deal with a lot of difficult situations over the years. Some times it will be just a curious kid asking questions and sometimes it is teasing and bullying. Hope goes through times where she covers up her arm around people or in pictures, and then there are times when she is proud of her hand and shows it off.





Born With Poland Syndrome Matt Gone To Appear In The Poland Syndrome Documentary

Spokesperson for Poland Syndrome for the last 20+ years in the media, on medical shows and Matt has appeared in over 200 magazines and newspapers. He is also a spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation.







Monday, August 20, 2012

Filmmaker Woody Bavota Speaks Of His Life With Poland Syndrome And His Documentary

A Message Of Hope And Strength

A child is born with this affliction every one to two weeks. Parents have no where to go. Young adults struggle with the physical differences brought by Poland Syndrome. Our documentary will connect people who've struggled with Poland Syndrome and give hope!

Woody Bavota was born with Poland Syndrome and is an award winning documentary filmmaker. For this pivotal film Woody has assembled an exceptional group of professionals from both the film and medical industries.