FAMILY STORIES
Trisomy Awareness Month Spotlight – Rilee Vanlom
What is something unique and special about your child with trisomy that you wish more people knew? Bella has a smile that could melt anyone’s heart. She’s full of sass and knows exactly how to push...
Trisomy Awareness Month Spotlight – Kari Adamson
What is something unique and special about your child with trisomy that you wish more people knew? Leila is truly a gift from God and such a blessing to us. She has overcome so many obstacles in her...
Trisomy Awareness Month Spotlight – Ruth de la Cruz
What is something unique and special about your child with trisomy that you wish more people knew? She is a happy and affectionate girl, she is in 3rd grade and enjoys being with other children, she...
SOFT Member Spotlight – Nika Pride
Embracing the Unexpected: Nika Pride’s Journey with NovaIntroduction For many parents, the diagnosis of trisomy 18 can be a life-altering moment, filled with uncertainty and fear. For Nika Pride,...
SOFT Member Spotlight – Laura Horvath
Blossoming Through Adversity: Laura Horvath’s Trisomy 18 JourneyIntroduction In the world of rare genetic disorders, few conditions present as many challenges as trisomy 18. For Laura Horvath, a...
SOFT Member Spotlight – Starla Reese
A Journey of Strength and Devotion: Starla Reese and Hayli’s Trisomy 13 Mosaic StoryIntroduction Navigating life after a rare genetic diagnosis can feel like stepping into the unknown. For Starla...
SOFT Member Spotlight – Meredith Willard
One Day at a Time: Meredith Willard’s Journey with Rose and Trisomy 18Introduction When a parent first hears the words “Trisomy 18,” their world can suddenly feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. For...
SOFT Member Spotlight – Barb VanHerreweghe
A Lifetime of Advocacy and Love: Barb VanHerreweghe and Stacy’s Trisomy 18 JourneyIntroduction When Barb VanHerreweghe learned that her daughter, Stacy Lynn VanHerreweghe, had Full Trisomy 18, she...
SOFT Member Spotlight – Angela Salazar-Beaugez
More Than a Diagnosis: Angela Salazar-Beaugez and Bella’s Journey with Trisomy 18Introduction When parents receive a trisomy diagnosis, the world often feels like it’s falling apart. For Angela...