Chromosome 18 December Happenings |
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December 30th (today): Stay tuned to our Facebook page for a special announcement about the 2023 Annual Family Conference!
January 19th: Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center Tour at 11:30am CT. Click here to register!
February 7th, 2023: New Family Resource & Intro Call. Click here to register.
When you have a few minutes, please check out our Instagram Page! We post regular reels and pictures of our families and events, it's a great way to stay up-to-date with what's going on at Chromosome 18!
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If You Don't Help, Who Will? |
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With the end of 2022 just around the corner, it's the time for year-end giving and to support organizations that are close to your heart! We ask you to remember Chromosome 18 in your end-of-year gifts, as even small donations make a big difference for our children, self-advocates, and families.
Supporting Chromosome 18 is easy, just click on the button below to make an online gift. There are also other creative ways to support Chromosome 18 like stock gifts and cryptocurrency - just reach out to office@chromosome18.org for instructions!
If you don't help, who will?
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World Chromosome 18 Day 2022 Recap |
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Thank you to everyone that joined us on December 4th, 2022 for the first annual World Chromosome 18 Day! This FREE event had 100+ attendees from across the world come together to learn, share, and connect.
The day included:
- Exclusive insight and Q&A sessions with two of the world's leading experts on the chromosome 18 conditions
- Intro to genetics and Q&A with Dena DNA, genetic counselor and social media sensation
- Research update and open Q&A with Dr. Cody - ask her anything!
- Syndrome sessions with Q&A
- One awesome holiday dance party!
If you missed this amazing day, don't worry, World Chromosome 18 Day will be back on the first Sunday in December 2023!
*Thank you to the Gordon Hartman Foundation for your generous sponsorship of the first year of this special event.
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University Roundtable Best and Brightest Award |
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Congratulations Dr. Cody!
The University Roundtable of San Antonio presented Their Best & Brightest Annual Award to Dr Cody at their holiday party at the very lavish Argyle Club on the evening of Thursday the 15th of December. This award is voted on by members from the best of the years speakers at monthly events and Dr. Cody was very grateful to receive this prestigious honor.
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Happy Holidays from the Chromosome 18 Staff! |
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Chromosome 18 staff, former staff, and loved ones enjoyed an evening together earlier this month at Lightscape at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens in celebration of the holiday season and a great 2022.
Wishing our wonderful chromosome 18 families love, laughter and health in the New Year!
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Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center |
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Key Genes on Chromosome 18
This month, Dr. Cody shares an article on key genes on chromosome 18 and includes links to Clinical Dosage Maps for reference:
We believe that knowing the role that each of the chromosome 18 genes play in human health and development is a first step in devising specific gene-based treatments. But which genes are the cause of which difficulties for someone with a chromosome 18 change? Luckily, over the past years, we have made great strides in answering this question...
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San Antonio Area Families: The Emergency Need Fund is still available! |
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Chromosome 18 received a special grant from the Najim Charitable Foundation to assist low-income families acquire medical equipment and necessary items for their chromosome 18 affected child.
This fund is the first time ever we've been able to offer a program like this. Funding will cover the cost of medical items (up to $2,000 per family) for chromosome 18 families in the San Antonio area.
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Thank you and Happy Birthday to Elizabeth Lazarus, Carrie Connally, Hali Graeff, Angela Noel, KC, Lorna Fiejoo, and everyone who celebrated their birthdays with Chromosome 18 through Facebook Fundraisers!
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Check out our December Facebook Live featuring Chromosome 18 staff members Neale Parker and Amelie Simons. Neale and Amelie recap an amazing year and look back on everything we accomplished together in 2022. From the return of the Starfish Dash 5K and Chromosome 18 Decoded Annual Family Conference, to the brand new Starfish Soiree and our most successful Golf Tournament to date, join Neale and Amelie as they share their favorite memories from the past year and ring in 2023!
This month, Chromosome 18 hosted a special Zoom call with Santa. Thank you to Santa for the wonderful story time and for listening to our Christmas wishes, we had so much fun!
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Welcome to the Chromosome 18 Family! |
Zubair Mehrunisa, 18q-, Southwest
Sarah Moore, 18p-, South Central
Jerome Curchod, 18q-, France
Jeanette Admiraal, 18p-, Netherlands
Elise Fecat, 18q-, Mid-Atlantic
Natasha Tibbo, Tetrasomy 18p, Canadian
Sophie Hocking, 18q-, England
Gillian Taylor, 18p-, Scotland
Soumia Hammou-Boutri, Trisomy 18, Sweden
Cory Cox, 18q-, Texas Area
Georgina Campos Coronado, Tetrasomy 18p, South Central
Ania Donskoy, Ring 18, Israel
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Did you know Chromosome 18 has a blog? You can get the inside scoop from research updates, to stories from our families, the blog is another way to stay connected to our virtual community. You can find it here.
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Upcoming Calendar Events
January 18, 2023 - Facebook Live
January 19, 2023 - Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center Virtual Tour
February 7, 2023 - New Family Intro & Resource Call
February 18, 2023 - Marvelous Martini Mixer - San Antonio, TX
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The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society | www.chromosome18.org |
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