The Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society

July Happenings!

Sign Up for Starfish Camp Today!

Attention self-advocates of all ages - Chromosome 18 is hosting a summer camp in San Antonio! This September, we invite children, self-advocates, and their families to join us for a once-in-a-lifetime summer camp experience at Morgan's Camp, named one of the top 5 camps in the U.S. by Newsweek. This inclusive summer camp is accessible for all ages and abilities, with a disability-adaptive climbing wall, horseback-riding, archery, zip-line, pool, and much more. Join us in Texas with your family and friends, you won't want to miss this! Read our FAQ page here.

STARFISH CAMP

Power of 18 Challenge Starts August 1st!

Now is your chance to do your part to support vital Chromosome 18 research and have fun at the same time! Are you ready to challenge yourself, see how much you can grow in 18 days, and support chromosome 18 research all at the same time? Join us from anywhere and let's take on the 18-day challenge!

START YOUR CHALLENGE

Upcoming Events

EVENTS

Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center

Updates & Successes From The Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center

READ HERE

Save the Date for Annual Golf Tournament and Starfish Soiree!

Chromosome 18's 20th Annual Golf Tournament will take place at Silverhorn Golf Club in San Antonio, TX on September 27th with a 1:00 PM Shotgun start. The Starfish Soiree will take place on Thursday, September 26th at Oak Hills Country Club. Learn more here!

Conference Wrap-Up

Thank you for being apart of 2024 conference! Thank you to our conference chairs, Mike and Kristen Yerys, speakers, and countless volunteers for making conference in Charlotte so memorable! View our conference wrap up HERE. For next year, get your passports ready since we will be in Niagara Falls, Canada July 13-16 for our 2025 Annual Family Conference! Watch the 2025 conference promo video HERE.

FACEBOOK PHOTOS

Conference Photos

Rick Guidotti from Positive Exposure, photos are ready! View them HERE and use the password "amazing" all lowercase!

PHOTOBOOTH PICS

Welcome to the Chromosome 18 Family!

Roxanna Aurclair, 18p-, Canada

Heather Jensen, Trisomy 18, Southeast

Lindsey Baumann, 18p- 18q-, Southeast

Jessica Garcia, 18p-, Rocky Mountains

Melissa Islas, Trisomy 18, Southeast

Sue Kuzmic, Tetrasomy 18p, United Kingdom

Chelsea Yurkas, 18p-, West

Bailey Sewell, 18p-, South Central

Ashley Owens, Trisomy 18, West

Clara Thompson, 18q-, West

Louis Hart, Pitt Hopkins, Southeast

Danielle Cook, 18q-, southeast

Thank you and Happy Birthday to Errol Guthrie Mike Stanley, Jennifer Bingham and everyone who celebrated their birthdays with Chromosome 18 through Facebook Fundraisers!