<div>Hello, my name is Atiba.



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<div>In 2022, just days before starting my senior year of high school, I was diagnosed with Ameloblastoma—a rare benign tumor of the jaw. Over the past three years (beginning January 2023), I have undergone multiple surgeries, including an anterior mandible resection with tracheostomy, segmental mandibulectomy, free fibula flap reconstruction (I stay in hospital for 18 days, which 7 were spent in a medically induced coma), flap osteoplasty and inset with a reconstruction plate, neck hemorrhage management (24 hours after a 16 hour surgery, a vein ruptured and I had go back into surgery to repair it), stage II implant placement, and vestibuloplasty.



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<div>In December 2024, I learned that my dental implants could not be restored due to excess tissue and a lack of vestibular space.



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<div>In June 2025, I underwent another major surgery to place a KLS pre-prosthetic implant with an immediate fixed mandibular dental prosthesis. This procedure allowed for a temporary denture to be placed during the implant surgery.



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<div>Now, I am in the planning phase with a team of prosthodontists to restore my permanent prosthesis (all on 4 with porcelain teeth)—a process I’m learning is not covered by either medical or dental insurance.



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<div>For over three years, I’ve battled this diagnosis, faced the fear of death, and endured a series of painful and life-changing surgeries that have left me with severe anxiety. I went from being passionate about football and planning for college, to being told I’d never play again because the fibula bone used to reconstruct my jaw eliminated that possibility. I was also told I would never have feeling in the lower half of my face. One doctor even said, "If you ever do play football again, let us know—we'd like to write about you."



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<div>With the unwavering support of my mom, family, and close friends, I worked hard to finish my senior year and graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA. My mother made sure I received the best rehabilitation care during the first eight months of recovery. Now, I am attending college and—against all odds—playing college football.



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<div>Managing life has been incredibly painful at times, both physically and emotionally, but I continue to grow through each challenge. I’m learning to trust in God's plan for me, even when the road is hard.



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<div>As I begin my junior year in college, I now face a new challenge: restoring my permanent smile. This is something I once thought I would never have again. I’m finally allowing myself to share my story—how I’ve fought through something I believed might end my life.



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<div>I want to be able to smile with confidence again and fully embrace who I am. That’s why I’m asking for your help—to raise funds for my forever smile.



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<div>With kind blessings,



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<div>Atiba Williams-Bey



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