Ryan Golden 's father lost his face to Bell 's palsy in January 2001 . Golden , then 13 , vowed never to smile in public with his dad . His father 's smile has since improved , but is not totally cured . Have a personal story to share with the world ? `` It 's been too long , '' he said . Submit at CNN iReport .
Ryan Golden 's father lost his face to Bell 's palsy in January 2001 . Golden , then 13 , vowed never to smile in public with his dad . His father 's smile has since improved , but is not totally cured . Have a personal story to share with the world ? Submit at CNN iReport .