by SOFT | Mar 23, 2021 | Blog, Family story, Stories
“Freya is sassy, sweet, silly and is always letting us know what she thinks. She smiles, laughs, plays, and keeps us all on our toes.” We first recieved Freya’s diagnosis through a blood test called an NIPT. I was approximately 20 weeks at the time...by SOFT | Mar 12, 2021 | Blog, Family story, Stories
Cece knows love, she cares when someone is sad, and she will burst out laughing for no reason. She is just a blessing to our family. Cecilia was born at 36 weeks. She was my fourth pregnancy and fourth C-Section. At my twenty week scan I was told Cecilia would need...by SOFT | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog, Family story, Stories
We see life through a completely new lens, and we know she isn’t an accident, a fluke, or a clump of cells – but a valuable part of God’s beautiful plan, and a daily reminder of what’s truly important. In the Fall of 2018, we learned we were being blessed with...by Terre Krotzer | Jan 30, 2021 | Blog, Family story, Stories
We have had a really happy, healthy second year with Claire! She’s been to the beach and is learning to crawl. She loves music, especially Raffi, and is very ticklish. At our 20 week anatomy scan, we were shocked. Our baby’s eyeballs were so underdeveloped, the doctor...by Terre Krotzer | Jan 10, 2021 | Blog, Family story, Stories
“Verity’s life is anything but futile! She brings love and joy to our household every single day. Her smile and laugh light up our world.” I had never heard of Edwards Syndrome before I got the phone call, but it was the day that changed our lives....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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