February 2026 Donations: Honoring Lives and Supporting Trisomy Families | SOFT

At SOFT, every donation carries a story.

Some are given in celebration—marking birthdays, milestones, and the joy children with trisomy bring to their families. Others are given in remembrance—honoring lives that, though often brief, leave a lasting impact. Many are given in quiet solidarity, grounded in the belief that no family should face a trisomy diagnosis alone.

Together, these contributions form more than financial support—they create a continuum of care. This continuum connects newly diagnosed families with experienced parents, supports informed and compassionate decision-making, and sustains a community grounded in both lived experience and evidence-informed practice.

Peer-to-peer support is central to this model, improving parental well-being, reducing isolation, and increasing confidence in complex medical environments. Through your generosity, SOFT continues to strengthen this approach—ensuring families receive not only information, but understanding.

February’s donations reflect this full spectrum of care: from immediate support through care packages, to meaningful connection through our annual conference, to the enduring act of honoring a child’s life by supporting another family.

We are honored to recognize each of the individuals and families who contributed this month.

Recognizing Our February 2026 Donors

We are deeply grateful to every individual, family, and organization who contributed in February. Each name listed below represents a commitment to strengthening support for families affected by trisomy 13, 18, and related conditions.

Monthly Donations

Brianne DeMasi
Joy and Donald Anderson, in memory of Colin Patrick
Sarah Cooper
Christina Pineda
Nick Holladay

In Honor Of

David Roozeboom

In honor of Tabitha LaHousse’s sixth birthday:
Sandra and Arden DeZess (Tabitha’s grandparents)

2026 SOFT Conference Support

Beth Sulek-LaHousse (Saturday Picnic Decorations)
Marion Rozum (Aunt of Lillian Monaghan)
Stephen Hilmes (in memory of Elizabeth Hilmes)

In Memory Of

Elizabeth and Bill Hilmes
David and Judy White
Joel Schaetzke
Don and Karen Hilmes
Ron Bruns
Karen Tipton
Vicky and Steve Thedinga
Shirley Levin
Greg and Lisa Hilmes

Ava Patricia DeRosier
Robert and Lisa Foose
William Shinkwin (Crossroads/Live Nation)
Lori Lilly
Janel Howell
Shelly Hudson
Paula Erickson
Kevin Gagne
Holten Richmond Middle School

Faith Reyna-Sanchez
Katie Olson

Jacob Michael Grimm
Anonymous donor

Owen Lemos Paim
Everton Paim

Additional Contributions

Doug and Anna Borg
Dana Erickson
Anonymous donor
Anonymous donor
Anonymous donor
Rick and Jeanne Landry

Program-Specific Support

New Parent Care Package Program
Katie Olson
Shirley Levin
David Nelson
Mackenzie Trapp Meyer
Jason Hertz (for Owen)

With Gratitude

Whether given in honor, in memory, or in quiet support, each donation helps ensure that families are met with compassion, connection, and credible information at every stage of their journey.

We are honored to carry these stories forward—and deeply grateful for the community that makes this work possible.