Christian Buchanan

It's rare that I'm able to share the work I produce for IU Health, but Christian's story is different. Christian was born with Tessier cleft lip and palate, classifications three, four, and five. His mother, Lacey, created a video shortly after he was born which turned him into a YouTube sensation. Christian's story has been featured in media stories all over the world, most recently on The Doctors, which I provided footage for. I've seen Lacey interact with her two children and to call her an exceptional mother is an understatement. It was a privilege to follow this family throughout the process and get to know them. Christian has endured much cruelty in his short life, but he has also won the hearts of thousands across the globe and boasts nearly 200,000 fans on his Facebook page. Lacey wants to raise awareness of Christian's facial difference and you can help just by learning about him.