Play 18 for Chromosome 18  

The 12th annual Chromosome 18 Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2012.   

Registration is now open!

This is also a great time to read about last year's Tournament, not to mention thanking last year's wonderful sponsors, donors, and volunteers again!

The 12th annual Chromosome 18 Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2012.   

Registration is now open!

This is also a great time to read about last year's Tournament, not to mention thanking last year's wonderful sponsors, donors, and volunteers again!



  17th Annual Phantom Tea
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From the Office  

Please note that, in the upcoming weeks, there may be a delay in response to telephone calls and email messages sent to the Registry office.  We thank you for your patience.

Please note that, in the upcoming weeks, there may be a delay in response to telephone calls and email messages sent to the Registry office.  We thank you for your patience.



2012 Conference  

Planning is underway for the 2012 Chromosome 18 Registry's Annual Conference!  In fact, you can now reserve a room at the conference hotel!  Keep an eye on our conference website for all the latest details. 

Planning is underway for the 2012 Chromosome 18 Registry's Annual Conference!  In fact, you can now reserve a room at the conference hotel!  Keep an eye on our conference website for all the latest details. 



Calling All Cooks!  

Barbara Grossman is collecting recipes for a Chromosome 18 Cookbook!!  Funds raised from the sale of this cookbook will benefit the Registry!

Learn more here!

Barbara Grossman is collecting recipes for a Chromosome 18 Cookbook!!  Funds raised from the sale of this cookbook will benefit the Registry!

Learn more here!



Conference Sponsors  

The 2011 Conference is over, and it is safe to say that it was a grand success!  We had over 300 people from around the world in attendance!  The conference would not have been possible without generous donations from our sponsors.  We encourage you to take a look at the list of sponsors and to support them, if at all possible!

 

The 2011 Conference is over, and it is safe to say that it was a grand success!  We had over 300 people from around the world in attendance!  The conference would not have been possible without generous donations from our sponsors.  We encourage you to take a look at the list of sponsors and to support them, if at all possible!

 



What Brings You Here?  Print  


Photograph courtesy of Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure
Welcome  

Welcome to the Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society!  

If you are the family of a child that has just been diagnosed with a chromosome 18 abnormality, please start by reading this welcome letter from Dr. Jannine Cody, Founder and President of the Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society.


The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society is a lay advocacy organization composed primarily of the parents of individuals with a chromosome 18 abnormality. We are also proud to count among our members affected individuals, extended family members, and professionals. Membership is open to any interested person. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt public charity.

Our work is supported by memberships and donations from individuals and charitable organizations. We have met the strict criteria for fiscal responsibility set by the Combined Federal Campaign.

Becoming a Member

 

Find Out More About How You Can Help 

 

Visit our Photo Gallery

Welcome to the Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society!  

If you are the family of a child that has just been diagnosed with a chromosome 18 abnormality, please start by reading this welcome letter from Dr. Jannine Cody, Founder and President of the Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society.


The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society is a lay advocacy organization composed primarily of the parents of individuals with a chromosome 18 abnormality. We are also proud to count among our members affected individuals, extended family members, and professionals. Membership is open to any interested person. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt public charity.

Our work is supported by memberships and donations from individuals and charitable organizations. We have met the strict criteria for fiscal responsibility set by the Combined Federal Campaign.

Becoming a Member

 

Find Out More About How You Can Help 

 

Visit our Photo Gallery



Our Mission  

To help individuals with chromosome 18 abnormalities overcome the obstacles they face so they might lead healthy, happy, and productive lives. We do this through:

To help individuals with chromosome 18 abnormalities overcome the obstacles they face so they might lead healthy, happy, and productive lives. We do this through:



Team 18  

Meet the people who make the Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society tick!

Meet the people who make the Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society tick!



What's New on the Website?  

7/28 - Another family from "across the pond" has been featured in a local paper!  Neve Mortimer has Ring 18, and her family talks about their experiences in this newspaper article!

3/25 - The family of George Donlan, who has Ring 18, is organizing a fundraiser in the UK and was featured in their local newspaper!

1/19 - Victor Pauca, who has Pitt-Hopkins syndrome, received a wonderful gift this year from his family-the ability to communicate!  Read about it here.  You can also watch a video that aired on CNN here!

11/30 - This holiday season, see how a big sister honors her brother, who has Ring 18!

 

 

 

7/28 - Another family from "across the pond" has been featured in a local paper!  Neve Mortimer has Ring 18, and her family talks about their experiences in this newspaper article!

3/25 - The family of George Donlan, who has Ring 18, is organizing a fundraiser in the UK and was featured in their local newspaper!

1/19 - Victor Pauca, who has Pitt-Hopkins syndrome, received a wonderful gift this year from his family-the ability to communicate!  Read about it here.  You can also watch a video that aired on CNN here!

11/30 - This holiday season, see how a big sister honors her brother, who has Ring 18!

 

 

 



This is for the Birdies!  

Tweet Tweet, Chromosome 18 Friends!  The 2012 Birdies for Charity Campaign is currently underway!  Thank you for helping us make this our best Birdie effort yet!  Click here to learn more and make a pledge!


 

Tweet Tweet, Chromosome 18 Friends!  The 2012 Birdies for Charity Campaign is currently underway!  Thank you for helping us make this our best Birdie effort yet!  Click here to learn more and make a pledge!


 



Chromosome 18 on the Silver Screen  

Congratulations to Veronica Wain, whose film entitled "18q-: A Different Kind of Normal" will be featured in Austin's S.U.R.G.E Film Festival!  Take a few minutes to watch the film's trailer.

Congratulations to Veronica Wain, whose film entitled "18q-: A Different Kind of Normal" will be featured in Austin's S.U.R.G.E Film Festival!  Take a few minutes to watch the film's trailer.



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Our Motivation  



Conference Summaries!  

We've posted a summary of our recent conferences, photos and videos included!

2009 Conference

2010 Conference

We've posted a summary of our recent conferences, photos and videos included!

2009 Conference

2010 Conference



Registry Blog  

We now have a Registry blog that is updated regularly.  We hope you visit us there!

We now have a Registry blog that is updated regularly.  We hope you visit us there!



Registry on the Web  

The Registry is now on Facebook!  We invite you to join our group!

The Registry is now on Facebook!  We invite you to join our group!



Upcoming Events  

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Look Who's Making a Difference!  


A Note Regarding Funding
96% of the Registry budget goes to programs and services. Only 3% is spent on administration and fundraising.
96% of the Registry budget goes to programs and services. Only 3% is spent on administration and fundraising.
Combined Federal Campaign

Federal employees can give through the CFC!  The Registry's CFC number is 10291.

 

Federal employees can give through the CFC!  The Registry's CFC number is 10291.

 

 

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