SOFT 40th Annual
Conference Recap
Four days. One extraordinary community. Thank you to every family, clinician, volunteer, sponsor, and donor who made the 40th Annual SOFT Conference possible.
Love Lifts Us
This conference could not have happened without YOU. Every gift given — in celebration and in memory — made it possible for families to gather together in Loveland, Colorado for four remarkable days.
The 40th Annual SOFT Conference brought together families navigating Trisomy 18, Trisomy 13, Trisomy 9, and related disorders for a week of connection, education, remembrance, and joy. Medical professionals shared knowledge, siblings made lifelong friends, angel families found comfort, and SOFT children were celebrated exactly as they deserve to be.
To every person who donated, volunteered, traveled, walked the Trek, shared a photo, or simply showed up — thank you. This community is unlike anything else in the world.
The Moments That Made This Conference
We asked families what stood out most from the 40th Annual Conference. Here is what they told us — in their own words, through their own experiences.
"Thank you to all for all the time and effort you put into conference each year. The instant family is indescribable and amazing."
— SOFT Conference 2026 attendee
Awards & Recognition
At the 40th Annual Conference, SOFT was proud to recognize individuals whose contributions to our community have been extraordinary. These awards were presented on July 16, 2026 in Loveland, Colorado.
Scott Showalter
Your years of leadership and steady service have shaped SOFT into what it is today. Your commitment has touched countless families across our community. We honor a lifetime devoted to SOFT and the families we serve.
Debbie Dye
Thank you for remembering every angel on their special day. Your bereavement cards bring comfort to families when they need it most. We are grateful for your quiet, faithful care of the SOFT community.
Gina Csontos
Thank you for translating our Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 9 parent books into Spanish. Your work brings SOFT's guidance to families in their own language. We are grateful for your gift of language and care to expectant families.
Raliene & Josh Banks
Your love for expectant trisomy families shows in the support and honest information you give them. Your care packages show up right when families need them most. You take time to listen, understand, and be there as parents navigate the prenatal experience of their trisomy journey. We are honored to call you among SOFT's truest friends, for the heart you bring to the trisomy community.
Presented by The Holladay Family · SOFT Founding Family
A Glimpse of the Week
A small sample of the photos captured across the week. Hundreds more are available in the full photo galleries below.
📷 Conference Photography: Thank you to Bryce Holladay for serving as our conference photographer and capturing so many of the moments you see here.
🎥 Medical Panel Video & Photography: Thank you to Patrick Carey for helping document our medical sessions.
With Gratitude — 2026 Donors
Your generosity carried our SOFT community through another year. Every gift given in celebration and in memory made it possible for families to gather together.
2026 Conference Donors
🎉 And All of Our Amazing Anonymous Donors!
To every person who gave quietly and without recognition — your generosity is felt deeply by every family who walks through our doors. Thank you.
Unsung Heroes of the 40th Conference
There are people behind every great conference who give far more than anyone sees. These are a few of ours.
Renae Bradley
The 40th Annual Conference happened because of Renae's dedication, creativity, and tireless care for every family in this community. Thank you for the countless hours behind the scenes that made this week extraordinary.
Hal & Kris Holladay
Thank you to Hal and Kris for their loving care of the Angel Memory Room — one of the most treasured spaces at the SOFT Conference. Their steady, devoted hands make this sacred space possible every year.
Ashlea, Brad & the Valentine Family
From driving the shuttle to organizing the Welcome Dinner and Angel Ceremony, the Valentine family gave so much of themselves to make sure every family felt cared for and every event ran smoothly. We could not have done it without them.
Patti Lawson & the Lawson Family
The beautiful decorations, backdrops, and atmosphere across every event — from the Welcome Dinner to the Angel Ceremony — were the work of Patti and the Lawson family. Their creativity and generosity made every room feel special.
Our Volunteers
To everyone who has and will help by doing countless acts of service to ensure this week runs smoothly — thank you. Behind every event, every meal, and every outing was a volunteer making it possible.
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