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Power of 18!
The Power of 18 is back! This year, we’re doing a state-by-state competition, Help your state win while helping our members with: Essential medical management
Why Can’t You Just Put Back the Missing Piece of the Chromosome?
In this article written by Dr. Cody, she discusses why we can’t just put back the missing piece of a chromosome. Wouldn’t that just

Get to know our C18 Team – Meet Tessa!
(Pictured above from left to right: Maria Vazquez,Tessa Uvideo, Emily Haase) Hi! My name is Tessa Uviedo, and this summer, I am interning for Chromosome

Have you ever wondered what the Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center is like?
Have you ever wondered what the Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center is like? What goes on in the lab? How does Dr. Cody and her
Conference Highlights & Favorites!
“Its life-changing! You get to meet so many amazing families and make long-lasting friendships! You will find your tribe and it’s the best feeling ever!”

What to Expect at Conference
When most of you get your child’s diagnosis of a chromosome 18 abnormality, you probably felt alone at one time or another. The fear of
How did you tell your loved one that they have a chromosome 18 difference?
A question I’ve seen asked numerous times throughout the 17 or so years of being a member of The Registry. Now that we’ve got this great blog,
“Stay Positive & Keep Hopeful” – Meet Shaleigh Hawkins
What are the chances of someone that has a Chromosome 18 abnormality to birth a babythat will also have the same syndrome? The answer is
“How to advocate for people with a Chromosome 18 condition?
This weeks blog post is about how to advocate for people with a Chromosome 18 condition. When someone stares or asks about your child, how
“Finding Your Tribe”
Bea Powell, mom to Daniel, 18q- and our fabulous South Central Coordinator exudes joy, kindness, compassion, and love for her family and the Registry during
“We’re just regular kids.” – a Video Interview with Self-Advocate, Ava Percy
Ava Percy is one of our youngest Self-Advocates at age 13. While chatting over Zoom, she told me she prepared her answers and was happy