18p Families
The 18p Families have shared their stories, offering a deeply personal and insightful look into the lives of individuals and families impacted by 18p deletion syndrome. These narratives are a testament to the resilience, challenges, and triumphs experienced by those affected. The stories reveal the unique journeys of each family, highlighting their coping strategies, the support they have received, and the obstacles they have overcome. These personal accounts serve not only as a source of inspiration and hope for other families in similar situations, but also as a valuable resource for raising awareness and understanding of 18p deletion syndrome. Through their stories, the 18p Families contribute significantly to the community, fostering a sense of connection and solidarity among those affected by chromosome 18 abnormalities.
meet the
18p Families
Some of our members would like to share their stories.
In 1997 I happened upon the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society while surfing the net. New t...More
My husband, Jason, and I met in college, and were married in 1995. We were very excited to start a f...More
My name is Claudia Traa. I was born in West Islip, New York where I lived until I went away to colle...More
Jeff and I met about nine months after I graduated from college and I was working for a medical comp...More
After several years of trying to start a family, doctors advised my husband Tom and I that fertility...More