Establish Community.
Educate Families.
Enable Advocacy.
The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation provides a host of services for anyone touched by this little-known genetic syndrome and other isolating conditions.
If CdLS is Part of Your Life, We’re Here to Help
CdLS occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 live births and the CdLS Foundation is honored to currently serve over 2,800 individuals with this rare genetic syndrome.
We also aim to reach the thousands more who live without a diagnosis and/or are unaware of services available to them. If you or someone you know would benefit from our many support services, please let us know!
Professionals
The Foundation is a primary resource for professionals working in the fields of medicine, education, therapy and others.
Families
The CdLS Foundation provides families and caregivers a wealth of services, support and information — most of which are at no cost.
Research
Through a variety of research programs and activities, the CdLS Foundation plays a major role in advancing clinical and basic scientific knowledge about the syndrome.
Share a Memory of Your Loved One
“As universal as grief is to the human condition, it is also unique and intimate to each individual…Losing a child is the most devastating passage parents will experience in their lifetime, but we do not have to endure it alone. We can support, love, and learn from one another, and eventually, tomorrow will be a better day.”
-Jane H.
The CdLS Foundation has created a memorial site to honor those with CdLS who have passed away.
Please take a moment to share a story of your loved one with our community.
Ask The Experts
The Foundation can put you in touch with a caring group of 50 medical and educational specialists with experience treating individuals with CdLS. These experts are here to help parents, caregivers, healthcare providers and teachers enhance an individual’s health, development and education.
There are a variety of ways you can be part of the community – whether it is through a fundraiser or volunteering – the options are endless.
Give
Your gift provides unlimited opportunities to reach out, provide help and give hope.
Take Action
From kindergarten classrooms to U.S. congressional offices, we are committed to educating the public about the syndrome.
Volunteer with us
Parents, relatives and friends give their time and energy to help improve the lives of individuals with CdLS.
The Foundation staff is the most caring and dedicated group of people who are always ready to listen or point us in the right direction when we desperately need help.”
Joanne Gersuk
Mother of Stephen