by Terre Krotzer | Jul 15, 2020 | Blog, News, Related Disorders, Resources, Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, Trisomy 9
The first of a series of videos from the SOFT 2020 Virtual Conference. Deborah A. Bruns, Ph.D. shares shining moments from the TRIS project: An overview and review of activities with Deborah A. Bruns, Ph.D. Download Slideshow About Deborah A. Bruns Ph.D:Deborah A....by Terre Krotzer | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, News, Resources
The 2020 SOFT Virtual Conference planning is underway and we are really excited to share our event with you. The team has been working hard to make sure our virtual event feels as much like home as our in-person events do. Because of the virtual format, we have...by SOFT | May 8, 2020 | Parenting A Child, Related Disorders, Resources, Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18
If you get any two or more parents of children with Trisomy together the conversation will inevitably turn to the subject of constipation. Constipation is one of the most common health issues that families of a child with a diagnosis of Trisomy 18, 13 or other related...by SOFT | May 7, 2020 | Blog, Publications
The following paper is an interesting article published recently in The CRISPR Journal. The main author, Erika Snure Beckman, performed this work for a Master’s degree while a genetic counseling student at Stanford University. She and her colleagues analyzed the views...by Jack and Dianna Aubele | Apr 26, 2020 | Expecting A Child, Medical Professionals, Parenting A Child, Resources, Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18
Parents often learn from other parents. For more than three decades, new parents and seasoned parents of the Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13 and Related Disorders (SOFT) have shared information about their child with these syndromes at SOFT conferences, in...President
Dawson – trisomy 18 (17 years old)
Renae actively engages through the Social Media Committee, oversees State Proclamations during Trisomy Awareness Month (TAM), and is chair for SOFT’s state representatives. She holds the position of SOFT treasurer, bringing with her many years of administrative expertise.
Josh possesses significant experience in the field of non-profit leadership, organization, and development. Josh contributes his talents to the SC Baptist Convention. Notably, he played a key role in the revamping of SOFT’s mission statement and vision framework, furthering the organization’s overarching goals and objectives.
Director of National Conference
Dawson – trisomy 18 (Angel)
Josh and Renae Bradley are proud parents to four children. Josh and Renae are dedicated individuals who are passionate about SOFT’s mission to support families with children diagnosed with trisomy 18, 13, or related disorders.
Renae actively engages through the Social Media Committee, oversees State Proclamations during Trisomy Awareness Month (TAM), and is chair for SOFT’s state representatives. She holds the position of SOFT treasurer, bringing with her many years of administrative expertise.
Josh possesses significant experience in the field of non-profit leadership, organization, and development. Josh contributes his talents to the SC Baptist Convention. Notably, he played a key role in the revamping of SOFT’s mission statement and vision framework, furthering the organization’s overarching goals and objectives.
Director of Technology
Social Media Manager
Director of Social Media
Board of Directors
Akaiya – trisomy 18 (19 years old)
Board of Directors
Mark – Trisomy 13 (angel)
Gina and Glenn Csontos have four children. Mark (trisomy 13) has been an inspiration to their family. Gina and Glenn have been members of SOFT since 1995. Gina is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and has the opportunity to work with infants newly diagnosed with trisomy. They are bilingual and speak and write in Spanish. Gina has communicated with many Spanish speaking families on behalf of SOFT.
Board of Directors
Madison – Trisomy 18
Angie and Micah McCauley are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Madison (trisomy 18) and Emma. Angie has unique skills to help things run smoothly and efficiently. They want to continue to share their experiences and find opportunities for families to make connections with medical professionals and in education. They strive to spread awareness, to grow and expand our outreach, to provide accurate information on trisomy, while maintaining the family oriented value and goals of SOFT.
MD, MPH
Retired, General Pediatrics
Ph.D
Professor
Southern Illinois University
MD
Assistant Professor
Yale University School of Medicine
Pediatric Cardiology
MD
Professor of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Mott Children’s Hospital
University of Michigan
Professor of Pediatrics
Director of Medical Genetics
Saint Louis University
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
MD Anesthesiologist
Vice President – Member Support
Medical Advisory Board
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