Cranberry Film Festival to Celebrate Differences, Raise Money for Children's Craniofacial Association
Cranberry Cinemas employee Nick Wiese, who has Apert Syndrome,will be the host for Thursday's fundraiser.
Nick Wiese has a face that sets him apart. Wiese was born with a rare genetic disease, Apert syndrome, that causes craniofacial abnormalities, including fused skulls, fingers and toes. The 24-year-old often is found taking tickets at the Cranberry Cinemas, where he has worked part-time for two years. Regular moviegoers have gotten familiar enough with Wiese that they greet him by name. Others, usually small children, will whisper about Wiese’s unusual appearance — sometimes loud enough for him to hear. Occasionally Weis will wait for the parent to shush the child, but he’ll also amble over to talk to the children about his syndrome. “I can understand why they can’t help making comments,” he said. “If I’m not busy, I’ll try to explain to …
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