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Trisomy 13
SOFT Community Gratitude Report — October 2025 Donors
At SOFT, everything we do is rooted in compassion: Supporting Families and Changing the Narrative surrounding Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, Trisomy 9, and related diagnoses. That work is only possible...
AAP Report on Trisomy 18 and 13: How New Guidance Is Changing Care for Families and Clinicians
A Historic Shift in Trisomy Care The AAP Report on Trisomy 18 and 13 represents one of the most significant shifts in neonatal ethics and family care in decades.In this episode of the SOFT Podcast,...
COMING SOON: Room 119 — A Trisomy 13 Story of Love and Courage
Discover Room 119 — Michelle Stewart’s moving true story of baby Adaeze, a three-pound miracle who changed lives through her love and courage.
Living in the Moment with Bree: A Family’s Journey with Trisomy 13
Discover Bree’s story — a powerful short film about a family’s journey with Trisomy 13, shared by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
SOFT Newsletter October
Dear SOFT Families and Friends, As we move into the final months of the year, I’m encouraged by the incredible progress we’re seeing across the SOFT community. From new educational resources to...
SOFT Earns Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid — Building Trust Through Openness and Impact
At SOFT (Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13, and Related Disorders), transparency and trust are at the heart of everything we do. Families turn to us for reliable support, compassionate...
Honoring RJ’s Light: The Manley Family’s Tribute Shines Bright
On September 18, 2015, Kahle Giesen and RJ’s father welcomed their son, RJ Manley, into the world. Born with Trisomy 18, RJ lived for two precious days. Though his time was short, his life continues...
Submit Your Child’s Story – Theo Gonzalez
A Life Measured in Love: Remembering Our Miracle, Theo Our Son, Our Fighter We found out early in my second trimester that our baby boy had Trisomy 13 — a rare and severe genetic condition. From...







































