• Our Mission

    Our Mission

    Our mission at PCD Smiles is to bring smiles to hospitalized primary ciliary dyskinesia, no mater their age; through the gift of a cheer package. Currently serving only The United States and Canada.
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    Know of a hospitalized primary ciliary dyskinesia patient? Please visit our “Request a Cheer Package” link and fill out our secured form to submit them for a cheer package today!
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    Our cheer package program runs on donations. To see how you can help PCD Smiles, visit our donations section today!
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Dear Smile E.,

Can you tell me how to go about getting one of those little vests that I’ve seen people get for dolls and bears? I’d like to get one for my child’s Easter basket, for their American Girl doll.

Signed,

Seeking Doll Vest

 

Dear Seeking Doll Vest,

Both Hill-rom and Respiratech supply bears wearing vests to their current Airway Vest clients. All you need to do is call the customer service number for either Hill-rom or Respiratech and inquire about their bear/vest program. It’s my understanding (at the time of publication of this response) that both companies provide these bears free of charge to their current vest clients; though I may be mistaken about Respiratech. These small bear vests can be taken off the bears and placed on dolls as well; though the fit may be an issue. Both companies allow you to chose a vest color to match your child’s actual airway clearance vest. Please keep in mind that both companies only offer these bears/vests to their current clients. Neither company will supply or sell these bears/vests to non-clients of their company.

Yours Truly,

Smile E. Turtle

 

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Thank you for your consideration!

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