Lettercase

During this month's Medical Outreach Meeting, Dr. Stephanie Meredith led a collaborative discussion on engaging medical providers in advocacy efforts.

Participants explored both the advocacy priorities that benefit individuals with Down syndrome and their families, as well as practical strategies for building lasting partnerships with clinicians, healthcare systems, and academic institutions.

Watch a recording of this month's meeting and read a written summary by visiting lettercase.org/news!

A recent viral video posted by a popular YouTuber has brought renewed attention to a topic that we care deeply about: the quality of information available to pregnant patients at the moment of a prenatal diagnosis.

Our latest blog article addresses common misconceptions about Down syndrome and explores why the quality of information provided at the time of diagnosis matters so much.

Read now by visiting blog.geneticsupportfoundation.org!

DNA Dash is BACK!

Join us on Saturday, June 13th for our second annual DNA Dash virtual 5K fundraising event! This event is your chance to walk, run, roll, or accomplish a goal to help raise funds for Genetic Support Foundation.

💬 How does it work?
This event is virtual, so complete your 5K anytime, anywhere on June 13th. You can also choose a different activity or goal to complete, like a crafting, coloring, or reading race! If you'd like to complete the event with a group, teams can register together at a discount.

💬 What will I get?
Once you register, you will receive a package in the mail with a DNA Dash wristband and sticker. If you raise $50, you will also receive a GSF tote bag with extra goodies!

💬 What will my ticket fund?
All money raised from this event will directly fund GSF's important work, from direct patient care to disability advocacy.

Register, donate, and learn more by visiting GeneticSupportFoundation.org/DNA-Dash-2026!

For this month's Medical Outreach Meeting, Dr. Stephanie Meredith presented on supporting children with Down syndrome who also have another genetic condition.

We discussed:

❤️ Connecting with a genetics provider
❤️ Connecting with other condition-specific organizations
❤️ Finding resources
❤️ Supporting families after loss
❤️ And supporting children with Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder

Watch a recording and read a summary of this meeting by visiting lettercase.org/news!

Each year, about 70,000 parents, advocacy leaders, and healthcare providers turn to our Lettercase and Down Syndrome Pregnancy websites for trusted information and support following a new diagnosis. All of our resources are available online at no cost, and we provide nearly 3,000 free printed books annually to families and providers who need them.

Our goal is simple: to ensure that every new and expectant mom receives the information and support they need following a diagnosis of Down syndrome.

This Mother's Day, you can help make that possible. Your donation allows us to ship free printed resources to families through Priority Mail, and to hand them directly to healthcare providers at medical conferences.

❤️ Give today to provide a lifeline for moms when it matters most: https://donorbox.org/mothers-day-campaign-2026

❤️ Set up an easy peer-to-peer fundraising page to help us raise funds for Mother's Day: email [email protected]