Welcome to Chromosome 18 Events
The Chromosome 18 Interactive Calendar highlights upcoming events, webinars, conferences, and community gatherings designed to support individuals and families affected by Chromosome 18 conditions. Hosted by the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society, this calendar connects families, researchers, and advocates through educational and supportive opportunities worldwide.
Join us for our 4th Annual Pennies for Perri! Hosted by the Poggio family, proud advocates of all individuals affected by chromosome 18 conditions, including their daughter, Perri. She was diagnosed with distal 18q deletion, a rare genetic disorder at the age of 9 weeks. At a time when they felt hopeless and fearful, The […]
All are welcome for a fun evening of camp-themed activities via Zoom. Get cozy in your pajamas, bring a blanket or stuffed animal, and get ready for virtual camp! We'll play a short camp game, gather at the virtual campfire for story time, and end with some bingo! *Registration required.* Date: Tuesday, March 10th, […]
Starfish Camp will be an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Based at Morgan’s Camp in San Antonio and voted one of the top 5 Camps in the USA by Newsweek magazine! There will be inclusive activities for all our Chromosome 18 self advocates. This will be a unique opportunity to have some quality time […]
March 18th is Trisomy 18 Awareness Day.
Join us on Facebook to hear from Dr. Brian Faux! Dr. Faux is a pediatric neurologist and an advocate for children with special needs. He has served as the consultant to the US Air Force Surgeon General for child neurology and as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stakeholder expert in the care of children […]
Chromosome 18 siblings, join us via Zoom March 18th at 7:00pm CT for a virtual camp experience hosted by Sibling Coordinator, Kendall Powell! *Registration required.* REGISTER HERE!
Talk to founder, Dr. Jannine Cody, who leads the Clinical research center for Chromosome 18 research, and see the lab in-person! Date: Thursday, March 19th Time: 11:30am CT Location: 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
Self-advocates, join in with your furry, scaled, or feathered friends on Zoom for pet night! *Registration required* When: April 13 at 6:00pm CT Register here!
The Shavano Park Tennis Club hosts and requests the pleasure of your company at our 9th Annual Vodka Martini Mixer to benefit Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society. Thank you to Shavano Park Tennis Club for sponsoring this event! Join us Saturday, April 18th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. $50 per person and dress […]
The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society is proud to present the Annual 5K Starfish Dash Run/Walk & Health Fair for the 9th year! This FREE, official Fiesta event brings our San Antonio community together for a morning of family-friendly fun to support our special needs kids and families. Join us on Saturday, April 25th, 2026 […]
Join Kristen Yerys and Maggie Beason (both Chromosome 18 parents) on Wednesday, July 10, 2026 at 7:00pm CT to meet other families with young children at our Parents/Caregivers of Young Children Support Call! Share in support, build resources, and learn from one another via Zoom. *Registration Required* REGISTER HERE!
We are celebrating the return of our beloved Chromosome 18 Annual Family Conference this year in the epicenter of all things chromosome 18 – San Antonio, TX! Get ready for three fun-filled days of education, learning, community, and research. We can’t wait to see you for the 31st Annual Conference! Find more information about Conference under the […]
Families in the Denver area, please join us on September 27th, 2026 at 12:00pm GMT for a fun afternoon of cornhole for the entire family! Socialize with other families and support Chromosome 18! More details and registration to come.
Join Kristen Yerys and Maggie Beason (both Chromosome 18 parents) on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00pm CT to meet other families with young children at our Parents/Caregivers of Young Children Support Call! Share in support, build resources, and learn from one another via Zoom. *Registration Required* REGISTER HERE!
Join us at the Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, TX for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and auctions benefiting individuals with chromosome 18 conditions. Date: Thursday, October 8th, 2026 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm CT
Chromosome 18 is excited to host the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament on October 9th, 2026 at Canyon Springs Golf Club! Join us for a fun-filled day of golfing in support of our chromosome 18 children and families. Play 18 holes at the beautiful Canyon Springs Golf Club in San Antonio, TX while raising money to help special-needs […]
All ages and standards are welcome for a fun afternoon of cornhole in Grapevine, TX! Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2026 Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm REGISTERATION OPENING SOON!
Join us in San Antonio, TX on November 1st, 2026 beginning at 1:00pm CT for a fun afternoon that benefits Chromosome 18! More details to come.
Join Chromosome 18 families from around the World that come together on Sunday November 15th, 2026 on Zoom for World Chromosome 18 Day! This FREE, virtual event is a chance to come together with our global chromosome 18 families to learn, connect, and have fun! Pre-Registration is required before you can join other families. More information […]
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